Mean maximum iEMG activity (±SD) of the three muscles during the different exercises
| Straight knee extension | Knee extension/hip adduction | Knee extension/hip abduction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Measures significantly greater (p<0.05) with straight knee extension exercise compared to the other exercises. | |||
| Vastus medialis oblique (mv) | 1.25* (0.53) | 0.96 (0.40) | 0.89 (0.31) |
| Vastus lateralis (mv) | 0.42* (0.15) | 0.37 (0.13) | 0.35 (0.13) |
| Gluteus medius (mv) | 0.15 (0.10) | 0.13 (0.007) | 0.16 (0.008) |
| VMO:VL ratio | 3.00 (1.04) | 2.58 (0.58) | 2.58 (0.43) |