PATRONES ELECTROMIOGRÁFICOS DE LA “VIRADA POR AVANTE” EN REGATISTAS DE CLASE “OPTIMIST

A pilot study has been carried out, on the muscular groups involved in roll tacking, in two optimist dinghy sailors of different age and experience. The purpose was to elaborate suggestions for a training plan. Trials have been carried out in a swimming pool, where it was possible to measure the activation of seven muscles during the entire maneuver, by means of electromyographic technique. It has been possible to describe different temporal patterns and activation peaks. Patterns were affected by the subject age and by the wind conditions. We suggested that training should be focused to prevent possible lumbar injuries and help them in their technique.