Table 1 Comparison for muscle activities on open chain and closed chain exercise (unit : %MVIC, N=13)

Muscles Open chain exercise Closed chain exercise t p
Serratus anterior 42.08±20.44 12.65±6.37 -6.00 0.00
Upper trapezius 5.13±2.45 4.36±1.6 -1.00 0.33
Pectoralis major 6.94±3.23 20.91±8.06 7.17 0.00
A ratio Serratus anterior / upper trapezius 10.47±8.54 3.31±1.92 -3.03 0.01
A ratio Serratus anterior / pectoralis major 7.62±5.86 0.63±0.25 -4.38 0.00