Ativação preferencial do vasto medial oblíquo durante diferentes exercícios de musculação: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

The activation of the vastus medialis oblique (VMO) is, not only an addition to an aesthetic obsession, but also a need for the proper functioning of the knees. This paper aims, therefore, to conduct a systematic review of studies that address the electromyography (EMG) of the VMO in different exercises, in order to determine whether there is the possibility of preferential activation of these muscles. Three main exercises were stipulated for the study: squat, leg press and knee extension. The articles included are all available in English and they were published between the year 2000 and 2015. The databases used were pubmed, researchgate and CAPES journals. Two out of the ten articles directly used for EMG analysis showed a preferential activation of VMO, yet with decisive limitations to practice. On the other hand, the data found in these two papers suggests new research involving knee alignment analysis of individuals, using unstable surfaces and also the use of taping technique.