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
-