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Thus, wbEMS as an additional training stimulus enhances force-related capacities. This study aimed to evaluate the mono- and multiarticular strength adaptations to a running intervention with wbEMS\u00a0compared to running without wbEMS.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n In a randomized controlled trial (RCT), 59 healthy participants (32 female\/ 27 male, 41\u2009\u00b1\u20097\u00a0years) with minor running experience conducted an eight-week running intervention (2x\/ week \u00e0 20\u00a0min) with a wbEMS suit (EG) or without wbEMS (control group, CG). Maximal isokinetic knee extensor and flexor strength and jump height during countermovement jumps were recorded prior and after the intervention to assess maximal strength and power.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Following eight weeks of running, maximal isokinetic knee extension torque decreased significantly over time for both interventions (EG\n \n \n $$\\Delta$$<\/jats:tex-math>\n \n \u0394<\/mml:mi>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:alternatives>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n -4%, CG\n \n \n $$\\Delta$$<\/jats:tex-math>\n \n \u0394<\/mml:mi>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:alternatives>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n -4%; F(1, 44.14)\u2009=\u20095.96,\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009=\u20090.02,\n \n \n $${\\upeta }$$<\/jats:tex-math>\n \n \u03b7<\/mml:mi>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:alternatives>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n = 0.12). No changes were observed for flexion torque (F(1, 43.20)\u2009=\u20093.93,\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009=\u20090.05,\n \n \n $${\\upeta }$$<\/jats:tex-math>\n \n \u03b7<\/mml:mi>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:alternatives>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n = 0.08) or jump height (F(1, 43.04)\u2009=\u20090.32,\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009=\u20090.57,\n \n \n $${\\upeta }$$<\/jats:tex-math>\n \n \u03b7<\/mml:mi>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:alternatives>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n \u00a0= 0.01).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n The outcomes indicate that there is no additional effect over neuromuscular function adaptations with the inclusion of wbEMS during running training. Knee extensor strength is even slightly reduced which supports the principle of training specificity in regards to strength adaptation. 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