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Table 1 Exercises performed during WB-EMS application

From: Effects of whole-body electromyostimulation combined with individualized nutritional support on body composition in patients with advanced cancer: a controlled pilot trial

Exercises during WB-EMS application

1. Squat combined with retroversion of extended arms

2. Squat combined with butterfly-exercise of arms

3. Lunge combined with anteversion of arms

4. Lunge combined with retroversion of inflected arms

5. Upright standing position combined with minimal forward bend and inner/outer arm rotation

6. Squat combined with oblique forward bend

7. Squat combined with horizontal abduction of arms

  1. Light dynamic exercises supported the muscle activation by WB-EMS
  2. Abbreviations: WB-EMS Whole-body electromyostimulation