Electromyographical Insights into Front-On Versus Side-On Bowling Actions
摘要
This study compared muscle activity in 10 male medium-fast bowlers using electromyography during two different approaches: front-on and side-on. Five upper body muscles were selected for analysis: anterior deltoid, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, trapezius, and triceps brachii. Ten male medium-fast bowlers (aged 22.5 ± 3.19 years, height 176.78 ± 9.14 cm, weight 69.9 ± 8.7) were recruited for the study. Root Mean Square (RMS) values were calculated to measure muscle activation. The researchers compared the EMG signals of two groups using a t-test. While no statistically significant differences were found, trends emerged. Front-on bowlers exhibited higher RMS values for the anterior deltoid, trapezius, and triceps brachii, suggesting increased muscle activation. Conversely, the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi displayed higher RMS values for side-on bowlers. The observed differences may be attributed to the range of motion required for each approach. The front-on approach involves shoulder alignment exceeding 200° during foot impacts, potentially necessitating greater muscle activation for accuracy. Despite the lack of statistical significance, the differences in muscle activation highlight the potential influence of the bowling approach on upper-body muscle activity. Further research is needed to confirm these results and explore their implications for bowling performance and injury prevention.