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Muscle Activation During Mat and Reformer Bridge Exercises With Heel Raise
Sponsor: Istinye University
Summary
This study aimed to compare the electromyographic (EMG) activity of trunk and lower extremity muscles during double-leg bridge and double-leg bridge with heel raise exercises performed on a mat and on a reformer with different spring resistances. Thirty healthy women participated in this interventional study. Surface EMG was used to record the activity of the rectus abdominis, erector spinae, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, semimembranosus, medial gastrocnemius, and lateral gastrocnemius muscles. The findings are expected to provide evidence for selecting appropriate bridge exercise variations and reformer spring resistance in physiotherapy and Pilates-based rehabilitation.
Official title: The Effect of Heel-Raise Variations in Mat and Reformer Bridge Exercises on Muscle Activation : A Surface Electromyography Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-12-14
Completion Date
2026-03-30
Last Updated
2026-08-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Bridge and Heel Raise Bridge Exercises on Mat and Reformer
Participants performed double-leg bridge and double-leg heel raise bridge exercises on a mat and on a reformer with five different spring resistance levels. Surface electromyography (sEMG) was used to measure the activation of the rectus abdominis, erector spinae, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, semimembranosus, medial gastrocnemius, and lateral gastrocnemius muscles during each exercise condition. All participants completed every exercise condition.
Locations (1)
Istinye University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Fizyotem Laboratory
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)