Table 2.
Summary of the pooled average of the mean maximum voluntary isometric contraction percentage (%MVIC) for Gluteus maximus in the different exercises. Values are given as an average of pooled mean and the standard deviation.
| Exercise | Number of studies | Number of subjects | Average (mean %MVIC) | Minimum-maximum (%MVIC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Squats (all variations) | 10 | 156 | 53.10 ± 25.12 | 13-92.70 |
| Deadlifts (all variations) | 4 | 78 | 61.02 ± 28.14 | 35-94 |
| Hip Thrusts (all variations) | 5 | 58 | 75.41 ± 18.49 | 49.2-105 |
| Front Squat | 2 | 38 | 40.54 ± 4.73 | 37.2 – 43.89 |
| Belt Squat | 1 | 31 | 71.34 ± 29.42 | - |
| Modified Single-leg Squat | 1 | 18 | 65.6 ± 15.1 | - |
| Step-ups (all variations) | 1 | 15 | 125.09 ± 55.26 | 104.19-169.22 |
| Lunges (all variations) | 1 | 15 | 66.5 ± 0.7 | 66-67 |
| Overhead Squat | 1 | 14 | 39.75 ± 29.91 | - |
| Split Squat | 1 | 12 | 70 ± 15 | - |