Bilateral deficit of the expressions of muscle strength in lower limbs of college students

Abstract

The aim of the study was to determine the bilateral deficit (BLD) of the expressions of muscle strength of the lower limbs in college students. 16 men and 14 women participated in the study. Their dynamic maximum strength, muscle power and isometric strength were evaluated unilateral and bilaterally in both lower extremities. The sum of the unilateral limbs maximal strength was greater than the bilateral strength 132,4 ± 38,1 kg and 114,6 ± 34,7 kg respectively (p ≤ 0,05) muscle power was 481,1 ± 182,2 W in the sum of extremities and 441,5 ± 181,6 w for bilateral (p ≤ 0,05), the sum of isometric strength of the two limbs was higher with 160,1 ± 80,2 kg while bilateral with 145 ± 75,3 kg (p ≤ 0,05). The DBL of the expressions of muscle strength is present in all the subjects tested, regardless of gender.