Our new paper with @mg-nikolaidis.bsky.social out in
@cp-trendsmolecmed.bsky.social
“Science captured by storytelling: the oxidative stress narrative”
DOI: authors.elsevier.com/a/1lt2w5Eb1B...

Is “oxidative stress” a useful concept in biology and medicine?

In this work, led by Nikos, we argue that the term “oxidative stress” is devoid of biological meaning and, even worse, misleading.

2/⚠️Interpretation is constrained by methodological heterogeneity in EMG acquisition and processing across studies.
Common issues:
• Electrode placement
• EMG Filtering and analysis
• Normalization procedures
• Task constraints: rep duration, contraction phases

1/ 🏋️‍♂️ Key results:
• ST > BF in Nordic hamstring exercise
• ST > BF in kettlebell swings
• BF > ST in prone-lying curls
• BF > ST in back extensions

🚨 Our new meta-analysis is out in Journal of Sports Sciences!

We reviewed 40 studies comparing semitendinosus vs. biceps femoris activation during hamstring strengthening exercises (knee vs hip based).
doi.org/10.1080/0264...
Here's what we found 🧵👇
#hamstrings

Eur J Appl Physiol now welcomes reviews from all thinkers—whether or not they identify as physiologists. A great review is not about labels but about curiosity, depth & synthesis. Young scientists, your fresh takes are especially invited.

More in my editorial:

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

🔬 New research in Journal of Applied Biomechanics exploring the impact of subcutaneous fat thickness on surface vs. intramuscular EMG!

✅ SCFT is not a major factor influencing sEMG-iEMG signal relationships. #Biomechanics #EMG #BiomechSky

🔗 Read more: journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...