@misc{10481/112203,
year = {2026},
month = {3},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10481/112203},
abstract = {This study investigated how varying body positions (seated, prone, supine) and knee
joint angles (90◦, 120◦, 150◦) influence the bilateral deficit (BD) in isometric hamstring
strength. Thirty physically active participants (15 males, 15 females) performed unilateral
and bilateral maximal voluntary isometric contractions (MVICs) across the tested position
× angle conditions. Peak force (Fmax) and rate of force development (RFD) measures
(RFDmax, RFD50 ms, and RFD200 ms) were recorded. Results indicated that the seated
position elicited a greater bilateral deficit (i.e., lower BD ratios) than the prone and supine
positions, with differences that were more pronounced at more extended knee angles. These
f
indings underscore the importance of considering position- and angle-specific influences
whenassessing BD in hamstring strength. Clinicians and researchers should standardize
testing protocols to ensure accurate evaluation and data interpretation. From an applied
standpoint, the results support the development of resistance-training strategies aimed
at enhancing hamstring function at long muscle lengths—an approach relevant to both
performance optimization and injury prevention.},
publisher = {MDPI},
keywords = {Rate of force development},
keywords = {Unilateral testing},
keywords = {Neuromuscular assessment},
title = {Position- and Angle-Specific Variation in the Bilateral Deficit in Hamstring Isometric Strength: A Comparative Analysis},
doi = {10.3390/app16062852},
author = {Rajkovic, Aleksandar and García Ramos, Amador and Šarabon, Nejc and Kneževi´c, Olivera M. and Mirkov, Dragan M.},
}