Changes in muscle activity during karate guiaku-zuki-punch and kiza-mawashi-guiri-kick after specific training in elite athletes

Conclusion A 3-month karate training induced changes in neuromuscular activation strategy. The higher muscle activation during guiaku-zuki explains the enhancement of motor unit recruitment. The reduction in the onset of activation time after training indicates better coordination between agonist and antagonist muscles to stabilize and control the movement during punches and kicks in our athletes.
Source: Science and Sports - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research