Is EMS Training Really as Effective as Traditional Gym Workouts for Building Strength?

A 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research examined 19 controlled studies involving 319 healthy participants. Researchers from Goethe University (Germany) analyzed whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES - a niche of EMS) improves strength. Across studies averaging about 5–6 weeks, NMES training was associated with measurable increases in muscle strength. The pooled data showed strength improvements comparable to conventional strength training when total work was matched (Hedges’ g = 0.023, 95% CI −0.198 to 0.246). This indicates NMES can contribute to strength development when applied consistently over time. Share it with your friends who care about training smarter 💪 https://bit.ly/4cIiyAK