This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of vertical versus horizontal based training on muscle activation, kinematics and kinetics output in relation to instructional delivery methods. A total of 30 recreationally active male participants aged between 19-29 years old were recruited for the purpose of this study. All participants went through 8 weeks of vertical and horizontal training based on two instructional methods (verbal and video). Pre and post tests were conducted. Electromyography (EMG) was used to measure muscle activation, force platform was used to measure kinetics output, and high-speed motion analysis system was used to measure kinematics variables. MANOVA was used to determine significant differences in muscle activation, kinematic output and kinetic output for both groups of instruction, verbal and video methods in pre- and post-test, One way ANCOVA was used to compare the effectiveness of strength training using the vertical ( lunges) and .....

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