AbstractThe purpose of the study was to determine the effects of stance-width on muscle
activation and number of repetitions completed during narrow, shoulder-width and wide stance during
Romanian deadlift (RDL) exercise. Thirty recreationally active, resistance trained men, aged
19-23 years old were randomly recruited based on volunteerism as participants in this
study. The participants were assigned to perform the RDL with narrow, shoulder-width and
wide stances while carrying 80% of one repetition maximum loading. Muscle activation was measured
using electromyography (EMG) method at the vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, gluteus maximus and
multifidus muscles. The EMG data were reported in concentric and eccentric values. The participants
were given three trials, and the number of repetitions and EMG of most successful set were taken to
be analyzed. One way repeated measure Analysis of Varian.....