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Comparative analysis of the maximum voluntary isometric contraction of the biceps brachii and triceps brachii at different elbow angles

Farklı dirsek açılarında biceps brachii ve triceps brachii kaslarının maksimum istemli izometrik kasılmasının karşılaştırmalı analizi

Nazlı Dürümlü(ORDU ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-5879-0936
Hasan Sözen(ORDU ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-9947-6214
Sevim Acaröz(ORDU ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-2617-8865
Pages
48–56
Publication Date
2026-04-16
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These findings highlight the importance of joint angle selection in exercise prescription and rehabilitation.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose: The objective of this study is to compare the maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) values obtained from the biceps brachii (BB) and triceps brachii (TB) muscles at different elbow angles and to determine which angle provides optimum efficiency according to this comparison.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: A total of 30 healthy volunteers participated in the study.
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Conclusion & Impact:These findings highlight the importance of joint angle selection in exercise prescription and rehabilitation.
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⚙️Variables:Elektromiyografi · Dirsek eklemi · Biceps brachii

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Purpose: The objective of this study is to compare the maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) values obtained from the biceps brachii (BB) and triceps brachii (TB) muscles at different elbow angles and to determine which angle provides optimum efficiency according to this comparison. Methods: A total of 30 healthy volunteers participated in the study. Electromyography (EMG) data were obtained at 70°, 90°, and 110° of flexion to measure root mean square (RMS) amplitude during MVIC of BB (for elbow flexion) and TB (for elbow extension) muscles. Results: For BB, EMG RMS amplitude during MVIC was significantly influenced by elbow joint angle, with the highest activation observed at 70° compared to 90° and 110°. Similarly, TB activation was angle-dependent, showing the greatest values at 70°. The BB/TB EMG RMS ratio further confirmed consistently greater activation of BB across all joint angles. Post-hoc analyses revealed that BB activation was significantly greater at 70° compared with 90° and 110°, while TB activation was higher at 70° compared with 90° and 110°, and also higher at 90° compared with 110°. Conclusion: The findings demonstrated that joint angle influences EMG amplitudes during MVIC for both BB and TB muscles. These findings highlight the importance of joint angle selection in exercise prescription and rehabilitation.

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Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, farklı dirsek açılarında biseps brachii (BB) ve triceps brachii (TB) kaslarından elde edilen maksimum istemli izometrik kasılma (MVIC) değerlerini karşılaştırmak ve bu karşılaştırmaya göre hangi açının en optimal verimliliği sağladığını belirlemektir. Yöntem: Çalışmaya toplam 30 sağlıklı gönüllü katıldı. BB (dirsek fleksiyonu) ve TB (dirsek ekstansiyonu) kaslarının MVIC sırasında elektromiyografi (EMG) kök ortalama kare (RMS) genliği değerlerini ölçmek için 70°, 90° ve 110° fleksiyon açılarında EMG verileri elde edildi. Bulgular: BB kasında MVIC sırasında EMG RMS genliği dirsek eklem açısına anlamlı şekilde bağlı bulunmuş olup, en yüksek aktivasyon 70°’de gözlendi. Benzer şekilde TB kasında da en yüksek aktivasyon 70°’de kaydedildi. BB/TB EMG RMS oranı, tüm açılarda BB’nin daha yüksek aktivasyon gösterdiğini ortaya koydu. Post-hoc analizlerde BB aktivasyonunun 70°’de 90° ve 110°’ye kıyasla anlamlı olarak daha yüksek olduğu, TB aktivasyonunun ise 70°’de 90° ve 110°’a göre, ayrıca 90°’de 110°’a göre anlamlı şekilde yüksek olduğu bulundu. Sonuç: Bulgular, eklem açısının hem BB hem de TB kasları için MVIC sırasında EMG RMS genliği değerlerini önemli ölçüde etkilediğini göstermiştir. Bu bulgular, egzersiz reçetesi ve rehabilitasyonda eklem açısının seçiminin önemini vurgulamaktadır.

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Dürümlü, N., Sözen, H., Acaröz, S. (2026). Comparative analysis of the maximum voluntary isometric contraction of the biceps brachii and triceps brachii at different elbow angles. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, Cilt: 13 Sayı: 1, 48–56. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.1746892

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