Participant-generated imagery scripts produce greater EMG activity and imagery ability

European Journal of Sport Science

Volumn 10, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 417-425

  Wilson, Christine ^a   Dave, Smith ^a   Burden, Adrian ^a   Holmes, Paul ^a  

^a MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Exercise; Psychological skills training; Weight lifting

Indexed keywords

EID: 78149461781     PISSN: 17461391     EISSN: 15367290     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/17461391003770491     Document Type: Article

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