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Ab shocker devices effectively strengthen abdominal muscles

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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that ab shocker devices effectively strengthen abdominal muscles?

Yes. Multiple clinical trials and studies demonstrate that neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and related ab shocker devices effectively increase abdominal muscle strength, endurance, and cross-sectional size when compared to controls.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The retrieved papers include multiple randomized trials and studies specifically investigating neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on the abdominal region. Papers [0], [3], [6], and [9] all provide direct, positive evidence that NMES devices effectively improve abdominal muscle strength, endurance, and hypertrophy. No studies refute the claim.

Evidence for · 4
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Strength Recovery of Postnatal Diastasis Recti Abdominis Muscles
2017
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation significantly improved abdominal muscle strength and recovery in postnatal women with diastasis recti.
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Kamel, D. & Yousif, A. M. (2017). Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Strength Recovery of Postnatal Diastasis Recti Abdominis Muscles. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.5535/arm.2017.41.3.465

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The Effects of High Intensity Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Abdominal Strength and Endurance, Core Strength, Abdominal Girth, and Perceived Body Shape and Satisfaction
2018
High-intensity neuromuscular electrical stimulation significantly increased abdominal strength and endurance compared to control stimulation.
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Porcari, J., Ryskey, A., & Foster, C. (2018). The Effects of High Intensity Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Abdominal Strength and Endurance, Core Strength, Abdominal Girth, and Perceived Body Shape and Satisfaction. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.7575/AIAC.IJKSS.V.6N.1P.19

Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation training for abdominal muscles on change of muscle size, strength, endurance and lumbopelvic stability.
2020
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation training for abdominal muscles significantly increased muscle size, strength, endurance, and lumbopelvic stability.
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Hwang, U., Kwon, O., Jung, S., Kim, H., & Gwak, G. (2020). Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation training for abdominal muscles on change of muscle size, strength, endurance and lumbopelvic stability.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.19.09998-5

Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Abdominal and Quadriceps Muscle Strengthening: A Randomized Controlled Trial
2021
Treatment of the abdomen with neuromuscular electrical stimulation led to significant improvements in muscular strength and endurance.
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Spring, L. K., Petrell, K., Depina, J., & Dover, J. (2021). Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Abdominal and Quadriceps Muscle Strengthening: A Randomized Controlled Trial. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1097/DSS.0000000000003368

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