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Digby G. Sale
Researcher at McMaster University
Publications - 99
Citations - 14402
Digby G. Sale is an academic researcher from McMaster University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Isometric exercise & Strength training. The author has an hindex of 55, co-authored 99 publications receiving 13605 citations. Previous affiliations of Digby G. Sale include McGill University & University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
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Neural adaptation to resistance training.
TL;DR: The possible mechanisms of neural adaptation are discussed in relation to motor unit recruitment and firing patterns and the relative roles of neural and muscular adaptation in short- and long-term strength training are evaluated.
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Gender differences in strength and muscle fiber characteristics.
TL;DR: Data suggest that the greater strength of the men was due primarily to larger fibers, and it is difficult to determine the extent to which the larger fibers in men represent a true biological difference rather that a difference in physical activity.
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Arterial blood pressure response to heavy resistance exercise
TL;DR: It was concluded that when healthy young subjects perform weight-lifting exercises the mechanical compression of blood vessels combines with a potent pressor response and a Valsalva response to produce extreme elevations in blood pressure.
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Reduced strength after passive stretch of the human plantarflexors
TL;DR: The data indicate that prolonged stretching of a single muscle decreases voluntary strength for up to 1 h after the stretch as a result of impaired activation and contractile force in the early phase of deficit and by impaired contractiles force throughout the entire period of deficit.
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Postactivation potentiation: role in human performance.
TL;DR: This review describes the features and mechanism of Postactivation potentiation, assesses its potential role in endurance and strength/speed performance, considers strategies for exploiting PAP, and outlines how PAP might be affected by training.