ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Biomechanical Differences in Bilateral Lower Limb Movement During the Back Kick Technique of Outstanding Taekwondo Athletes.
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- Lower-limb muscle activation patterns during the taekwondo roundhouse kick in elite and youth athletes: a functional principal component analysis.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Biomechanical adaptations of kicks following vertical and single-leg plyometric training in competitive Wushu sanda athletes: implications for lower-limb explosive power and balance.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Article
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backgroundThe back kick is a key scoring technique in taekwondo, often exhibiting bilateral asymmetry in lower limb function. Understanding these differences is crucial for optimizing training and minimizing injury risk.
methodsThis study recruited twelve elite taekwondo athletes to perform back kicks using both their dominant and non-dominant legs under standardized conditions. Kinematic, kinetic, and surface electromyographic data were synchronously collected using a 3D motion capture system, force plate, and sEMG sensors. Paired
resultsDuring the leg-lifting phase (P1), attacking leg peak hip power was significantly greater on the non-dominant side (
conclusionsThese findings confirm marked functional asymmetry, suggesting training should emphasize non-dominant leg development to improve performance and reduce injury risk.
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