Inspiratory muscle training in natural bodybuilders: adaptations in diaphragm muscle thickness and maximal strength
In conclusion, we determined that the addition of progressive loading inspiratory muscle training to preparation programmes in natural bodybuilders will improve diaphragm muscle thickness, 1RM physical performance. In particular, it shows that the diaphragm muscle should be considered not only as a muscle that supports respiration, but also as a muscle that contributes to power generation by optimising intra-abdominal pressure.
Authors
- İbrahim Güler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7123-1928)
- Hakan Ocak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0288-4167)
- Baykal Karataş (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0410-4312)
- Ayla Arslan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8410-256X)
- Levent Ceylan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3045-1211)
- Hakan Hüseyin Soylu
- Ajlan SAÇ (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8645-8826)
- Korhan Kavuran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8924-2182)
- Coşkun Yılmaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2826-1566)
- Hüseyin ÇAYIR (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7527-8238)
- Mürşit Ceyhun Birinci
Institutions
- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi (TR)
- Trakya University (TR)
- Gümüşhane University (TR)
- Mardin Artuklu University (TR)
- Hitit Üniversitesi (TR)
- Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University (TR)
- Bitlis Eren University (TR)
- Samsun University (TR)
- Amasya Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Physiology
- Published
- 2025-08-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1628146
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.53