This article summarizes 8 studies that examined the effects of various resistance training interventions on vertical jump performance in athletes. The studies tested interventions such as Olympic weightlifting, power lifting, back squats, and line drills. Most studies found that resistance training can improve vertical jump height, with some studies finding Olympic weightlifting may provide slightly greater improvements than power lifting. However, the increases in vertical jump from resistance training were generally small.
The effect of eight weeks resistance training on the fitness variables of uni...Sports Journal
A total of thirty female (N=30) university level male Badminton players ranging between 18-28 years of
age were taken as subjects for the purpose of the study. The subjects were randomly selected and training
was conducted at ACS College, Jamner. The subjects were further divided into two groups i.e. Group -A
(N=15) as experimental group and Group-B (N=15) as control group. The following fitness variables
were selected for the purpose of the study: Flexibility test (sit and reach test), strength test (vertical jump
test), speed test (50m dash test), agility (shuttle run test), cardio-vascular fitness test (cooper 12 minute
run-walk test). To compare the mean difference between the data, t test was computed with the help of
SPSS Software and level of significance chosen was 0.05. Result shows that resistance training
(Experimental group) have significant effect on the fitness of university level male Badminton players.
EFFECTS OF STRENGTH TRAINING ON SQUAT AND SPRINT PERFORMANCE IN SOCCER PLAYERSFernando Farias
We have demonstrated that a simple in-season strength training program resulted in an improvement in maximal back squat performance, which was reflected in improve- ments in short sprint performance, as identified by a decrease in sprint time over 5, 10, and 20 m, in professional soccer players, in line with the hypotheses. Furthermore, the changes in relative 1RM squat strength demonstrate strong associations with the changes in 5 (r = 0.62), 10 (r = 0.78), and 20-m (r = 0.60) sprint performances.
Effects of seated and standing cold water immersion on recovery from repeated...Fernando Farias
There were
no significant group differences between control and either of the cold water immersion interventions. Seated cold water
immersion was associated with lower DOMS than standing cold water immersion (effect size = 1.86; P = 0.001). These
data suggest that increasing hydrostatic pressure by standing in cold water does not provide an additional recovery benefit
over seated cold water immersion, and that both seated and standing immersions have no benefit in promoting recovery
The effect of eight weeks resistance training on the fitness variables of uni...Sports Journal
A total of thirty female (N=30) university level male Badminton players ranging between 18-28 years of
age were taken as subjects for the purpose of the study. The subjects were randomly selected and training
was conducted at ACS College, Jamner. The subjects were further divided into two groups i.e. Group -A
(N=15) as experimental group and Group-B (N=15) as control group. The following fitness variables
were selected for the purpose of the study: Flexibility test (sit and reach test), strength test (vertical jump
test), speed test (50m dash test), agility (shuttle run test), cardio-vascular fitness test (cooper 12 minute
run-walk test). To compare the mean difference between the data, t test was computed with the help of
SPSS Software and level of significance chosen was 0.05. Result shows that resistance training
(Experimental group) have significant effect on the fitness of university level male Badminton players.
EFFECTS OF STRENGTH TRAINING ON SQUAT AND SPRINT PERFORMANCE IN SOCCER PLAYERSFernando Farias
We have demonstrated that a simple in-season strength training program resulted in an improvement in maximal back squat performance, which was reflected in improve- ments in short sprint performance, as identified by a decrease in sprint time over 5, 10, and 20 m, in professional soccer players, in line with the hypotheses. Furthermore, the changes in relative 1RM squat strength demonstrate strong associations with the changes in 5 (r = 0.62), 10 (r = 0.78), and 20-m (r = 0.60) sprint performances.
Effects of seated and standing cold water immersion on recovery from repeated...Fernando Farias
There were
no significant group differences between control and either of the cold water immersion interventions. Seated cold water
immersion was associated with lower DOMS than standing cold water immersion (effect size = 1.86; P = 0.001). These
data suggest that increasing hydrostatic pressure by standing in cold water does not provide an additional recovery benefit
over seated cold water immersion, and that both seated and standing immersions have no benefit in promoting recovery
Effects of Cold Water Immersion on Muscle OxygenationFernando Farias
Postexercise cold water immersion has been advocated to
athletes as a means of accelerating recovery and improving perform-
ance. Given the effects of cold water immersion on blood flflw,
evaluating in vivo changes in tissue oxygenation during cold water
immersion may help further our understanding of this recovery
modality. This study aimed to investigate the effects of cold water
immersion on muscle oxygenation and performance during repeated
bouts of fatiguing exercise in a group of healthy young adults.
Postexercise Cold Water Immersion Benefits Are Not Greater than the Placebo E...Fernando Farias
A CWI placebo is also as effective as
CWI itself in the recovery of muscle strength over 48 h.
This can likely be attributed to improved subjective ratings
of pain and readiness for exercise, suggesting that the hy-
pothesized physiological benefits surrounding CWI may
be at least partly placebo related.
Cold water immersion alters muscle recruitment and balanceFernando Farias
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of cold-water immersion on the electromyographic (EMG) response of
the lower limb and balance during unipodal jump landing. The evaluation comprised 40 individuals (20 basketball players
and 20 non-athletes). The EMG response in the lateral gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior, fibular longus, rectus femoris,
hamstring and gluteus medius; amplitude and mean speed of the centre of pressure, flight time and ground reaction force
(GRF) were analysed. All volunteers remained for 20 min with their ankle immersed in cold-water, and were re-evaluated
immediately post and after 10, 20 and 30 min of reheating
Crimson Publishers: Effect of Strength Training on Physical Variable of Colle...Crimson-ForensicScience
Effect of Strength Training on Physical Variable of College Men Cricket Players by Zahoor Ahmad Bhat* in Forensic Science & Addiction Research
The purpose of the present study was to find out the effect of strength training on Physical Variable of college men cricket players. To achieve the purpose twenty male students (n=20) were randomly selected as subjects and the age were ranged between 18 and 24 years. The selected subjects were randomly assigned into two equal groups such as training group (TG) and control group (CG) for the strengths of fifteen (n=10) each. Experimental training group underwent respective strength training program me for twelve weeks for three days per week and a session on each day. The control group did not involve in any special training apart from their regular activities. The criterion variable arm strength was measured by pull-ups. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyse the collected data. The results revealed that that the strength training was made significant improvement (p≤0.05) in arm strength of the selected subjects. The level of confidence was fixed at 0.05 in all cases.
Relationship between Selected Anthropometric Measurement and Volleyball Playe...Sports Journal
The present study was undertaken to find out the significant relationship of selected anthropometric variables with the volleyball playing performance. 25 university level male volleyball players from Guru Ghasidas Univertsity, Bilaspur were selected as a subject for the present study with age range between 18 to 22 years. The following anthropometric variables i.e. Height, Weight, Arm length and Leg length variables were selected for the testing the hypothesis. The playing performance was analyzed by three experts through subjective observation. Pearson’s Product Moment correlation test was employed for the present study and the level of significance was set at 0.05. The statistical test was computed by using standard statistical package SPSS 16. Analysis of the results indicated that Height and Leg length from the anthropometric variables were shown the significant relationship with the volleyball playing performance.
The Analysis of Plyometric Training Program on University Handball PlayersIOSR Journals
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to find out the efficiency of composed plyometric training program on
beginners Handball players force capabilities in their usual training period. The plyometric training program
was applied during 16 week period where was attended twenty-one 12-19 years old beginners Handball
players. Twelve of them were female and nine male handball players. There were three control tastings. All
subjects participated in following tests: standing long jump, depth leap long jump, medicine ball throws up in
10 seconds; medicine ball overhead throws forward against the wall in 10 seconds, maximal vertical jumps to
the maximal height in 10 seconds, maximal vertical jump height. Testing results statistical analysis has shown
athletes legs and arms speed force reliable improvement. Standing long jump, depth leap long jump and
maximal vertical jump height test results, what has shown legs explosive power, has not shown remarkable
reliable difference (P>0.05) . Medicine ball throws and maximal vertical jumps to the maximal height in 10
seconds, what show speed force improvement, showed reliable difference (P<0.01).
Key words: TRAINING METHOD, LEGS AND ARMS SPEED FORCE TRAINING.
Transfer of strength and power training to sports performance Fernando Farias
The purposes of this review are to identify the factors that contribute to the
transference of strength and power training to sports performance and to pro-
vide resistance-training guidelines. Using sprinting performance as an example,
exercises involving bilateral contractions of the leg muscles resulting in vertical
movement, such as squats and jump squats, have minimal transfer to performance.
However, plyometric training, including unilateral exercises and horizontal
movement of the whole body, elicits signifi cant increases in sprint acceleration
performance, thus highlighting the importance of movement pattern and contrac-
tion velocity specifi city. Relatively large gains in power output in nonspecifi c
movements (intramuscular coordination) can be accompanied by small changes in
sprint performance. Research on neural adaptations to resistance training indicates
that intermuscular coordination is an important component in achieving transfer to
sports skills. Although the specifi city of resistance training is important, general
strength training is potentially useful for the purposes of increasing body mass,
decreasing the risk of soft-tissue injuries, and developing core stability. Hyper-
trophy and general power exercises can enhance sports performance, but optimal
transfer from training also requires a specifi c exercise program.
Effect of cold water immersion on skeletal muscle contractile properties in s...Fernando Farias
This study shows that repeated cold-water immersions (4
4 mins at 4-C) cause considerable alterations to muscle behavior. These alter-
ations signififiantly affect the state of muscles and their response capacity, partic-
ularly in relation to muscle stiffness and muscle contraction velocity.
Cold water immersion versus whole body cryotherapyFernando Farias
Cold-water immersion was more effective in
accelerating recovery kinetics than whole-body cryotherapy for countermovement jump
performance at 72h post-exercise. Cold-water immersion also demonstrated lower soreness
and higher perceived recovery levels across 24-48h post-exercise.
Effects of Velocity Loss During Resistance Training on Performance in Profess...Fernando Farias
To analyze the effects of two resistance training (RT) programs that used the same relative loading but different repetition volume, using the velocity loss during the set as the independent variable: 15% (VL15) vs. 30% (VL30). Methods: Sixteen professional soccer players with RT experience (age 23.8 ± 3.5 years, body mass 75.5 ± 8.6 kg) were randomly assigned to two groups: VL15 (n = 8) or VL30 (n = 8) that followed a 6-week (18 sessions) velocity-based squat training program. Repetition velocity was monitored in all sessions. Assessments performed before (Pre) and after training (Post) included: estimated one- repetition maximum (1RM) and change in average mean propulsive velocity (AMPV) against absolute loads common to Pre and Post tests; countermovement jump (CMJ); 30-m sprint (T30); and Yo-yo intermittent recovery test (YYIRT).
Effect of aerobic exercise on walking capacity in subjects with parkinsonism-...Sports Journal
Background Parkinson disease is a neurological syndrome usually resulting from deficiency of
neurotransmitter dopamine as the consequence of degenerative, vascular or inflammatory changes in the
basal ganglia. Aerobic exercise is physical exercise of low to high intensity that depends primarily on the
aerobic energy-generating process. Objective of the study was to review the effect of aerobic exercise on
walking capacity in subject with Parkinson disease. Methods. Total of 7 articles reviewed, which
supports aerobic exercise and walking capacity and conclusion made on the basis of results reviewed.
Conclusion. Thus based on the various results achieved in the previous studies, this literature review
concluded that the aerobic exercises can be a great way to improve walking capacity in patients with
Parkinsonism.
Comparative effect of SAQ and circuit training programme on selected physical...Sports Journal
The present study was undertaken to study the comparative effect of SAQ and circuit training program on
selected physical fitness variables of school level basketball players. Thirty (30) school level basketball
players aged between 14-17 years will randomly be selected from Simpkins School Agra U.P. The
subjects were randomly divided in three groups as group A (SAQ training group), group B (circuit
training group) and group C (control group). After the pre-test with Physical fitness test Experiment
Group-A underwent a training SAQ programme of selected exercise. Experiment Group-B received a
Circuit training program of selected exercises, whereas the Control group did not participate in any
training program. Group A has gone under SAQ training program and Group has gone under circuit
training for 60 minutes three times a week except Sunday for duration of 12 weeks. Post data was
collected after 12 weeks of experimental period. Analysis of Variance (ANOCOVA) was applied at 0.05
level of significance and Post hoc mean comparison was done by using LSD test. It may be concluded
that SAQ training program was significantly better than circuit training program for speed and agility
whereas circuit training program was better than SAQ training program for abdominal, arms & shoulder
endurance being studied by the researcher. In case of explosive strength no significant difference was
found between both the training programs
Eccentric training using external loads greater than the
relative concentric training intensity is a potent stimulus for
enhancements in muscle mechanical function, and MTU
morphological and architectural adaptations. The inclusion
of eccentric loads above maximal concentric strength is
therefore an avenue to induce novel training stimuli and
effect change in key determinants, and functional metrics,
of strength, power and speed performance. Strength
improvements are largely mode-specific and arise from a
combination of neural, morphological and architectural
adaptations [8]. Increased agonist volitional drive is posited
as the primary contributing factor to the marked increases
in eccentric strength observed following training [54].
Eccentric training improves concentric muscle power and
SSC performance to a greater extent than concentric or
traditional modalities
Comparative Study on Physical Fitness of Volleyball and Football Players in U...iosrjce
Background: Physical fitness is an essential first and foremost criterion in every game. Without having physical
fitness no one can elicit his amble performance level. Therefore it is essential to investigate that in which game
among Volleyball and Football, the level of physical fitness is more essential. Aim: The purpose of this study
was to investigate the level of physical fitness of volleyball player and football player in university level.
Methodology: For the present study 15 male volleyball players and 15 male football players were selected
randomly and they had participated in university competition in 2004 from Jadavpur University. Age group of
the subjects was 18-24 years. To find out the physical fitness APHERED Youth Physical Fitness Test were
conducted. Statistics: For comparison of various physical fitness components of volley ball players and football
player independent t-test has done and level of significance has verified at 0.05 levels. Result: Finding reveals
that muscular strength of football player (5.33 times/min. pull ups) was higher than volley ball player (4.87
times/min. pull ups), the muscular endurance of football player (39.86 times sit ups) was higher than volleyball
player (38.73 times sit ups), agility of football player (19.32 sec.) was higher than volleyball player (19.78 sec.),
explosive leg strength of football player (6.90 mts.) was higher than volleyball player (6.78 mts.), Speed of
football player (6.70 sec.) was higher than volley ball player (6.99 sec.) and also cardiovascular endurance of
football player (1.82 min.) was higher than volleyball player (1.82 min.) but the difference in agility and speed
were significant at 0.05 level. Conclusion: The physical fitness of football player was higher than the volleyball
player.
Abstract
The present investigation has been conducted to find out the relationship of selected motor fitness tests to percentage of body fat and reaction time (visual) in mid level male footballer players volunteered to participate in this study.16 students of 15 to 18 years of age and having training in BKSP, were recruited as the subjects. The data on the variables such as percentage of body-fat (BF), speed, agility and reaction-time (RT) were collected by using standard tools and techniques. Each subject’s speed, agility, and reaction time were measured, and the data analyzed using Pearson’s correlation and paired t tests (using SPSS-16). There were no meaningful correlations between reaction time and speed in the subjects .There was a negative correlation between percentage of body fat and reaction time.
Effects of Cold Water Immersion on Muscle OxygenationFernando Farias
Postexercise cold water immersion has been advocated to
athletes as a means of accelerating recovery and improving perform-
ance. Given the effects of cold water immersion on blood flflw,
evaluating in vivo changes in tissue oxygenation during cold water
immersion may help further our understanding of this recovery
modality. This study aimed to investigate the effects of cold water
immersion on muscle oxygenation and performance during repeated
bouts of fatiguing exercise in a group of healthy young adults.
Postexercise Cold Water Immersion Benefits Are Not Greater than the Placebo E...Fernando Farias
A CWI placebo is also as effective as
CWI itself in the recovery of muscle strength over 48 h.
This can likely be attributed to improved subjective ratings
of pain and readiness for exercise, suggesting that the hy-
pothesized physiological benefits surrounding CWI may
be at least partly placebo related.
Cold water immersion alters muscle recruitment and balanceFernando Farias
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of cold-water immersion on the electromyographic (EMG) response of
the lower limb and balance during unipodal jump landing. The evaluation comprised 40 individuals (20 basketball players
and 20 non-athletes). The EMG response in the lateral gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior, fibular longus, rectus femoris,
hamstring and gluteus medius; amplitude and mean speed of the centre of pressure, flight time and ground reaction force
(GRF) were analysed. All volunteers remained for 20 min with their ankle immersed in cold-water, and were re-evaluated
immediately post and after 10, 20 and 30 min of reheating
Crimson Publishers: Effect of Strength Training on Physical Variable of Colle...Crimson-ForensicScience
Effect of Strength Training on Physical Variable of College Men Cricket Players by Zahoor Ahmad Bhat* in Forensic Science & Addiction Research
The purpose of the present study was to find out the effect of strength training on Physical Variable of college men cricket players. To achieve the purpose twenty male students (n=20) were randomly selected as subjects and the age were ranged between 18 and 24 years. The selected subjects were randomly assigned into two equal groups such as training group (TG) and control group (CG) for the strengths of fifteen (n=10) each. Experimental training group underwent respective strength training program me for twelve weeks for three days per week and a session on each day. The control group did not involve in any special training apart from their regular activities. The criterion variable arm strength was measured by pull-ups. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyse the collected data. The results revealed that that the strength training was made significant improvement (p≤0.05) in arm strength of the selected subjects. The level of confidence was fixed at 0.05 in all cases.
Relationship between Selected Anthropometric Measurement and Volleyball Playe...Sports Journal
The present study was undertaken to find out the significant relationship of selected anthropometric variables with the volleyball playing performance. 25 university level male volleyball players from Guru Ghasidas Univertsity, Bilaspur were selected as a subject for the present study with age range between 18 to 22 years. The following anthropometric variables i.e. Height, Weight, Arm length and Leg length variables were selected for the testing the hypothesis. The playing performance was analyzed by three experts through subjective observation. Pearson’s Product Moment correlation test was employed for the present study and the level of significance was set at 0.05. The statistical test was computed by using standard statistical package SPSS 16. Analysis of the results indicated that Height and Leg length from the anthropometric variables were shown the significant relationship with the volleyball playing performance.
The Analysis of Plyometric Training Program on University Handball PlayersIOSR Journals
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to find out the efficiency of composed plyometric training program on
beginners Handball players force capabilities in their usual training period. The plyometric training program
was applied during 16 week period where was attended twenty-one 12-19 years old beginners Handball
players. Twelve of them were female and nine male handball players. There were three control tastings. All
subjects participated in following tests: standing long jump, depth leap long jump, medicine ball throws up in
10 seconds; medicine ball overhead throws forward against the wall in 10 seconds, maximal vertical jumps to
the maximal height in 10 seconds, maximal vertical jump height. Testing results statistical analysis has shown
athletes legs and arms speed force reliable improvement. Standing long jump, depth leap long jump and
maximal vertical jump height test results, what has shown legs explosive power, has not shown remarkable
reliable difference (P>0.05) . Medicine ball throws and maximal vertical jumps to the maximal height in 10
seconds, what show speed force improvement, showed reliable difference (P<0.01).
Key words: TRAINING METHOD, LEGS AND ARMS SPEED FORCE TRAINING.
Transfer of strength and power training to sports performance Fernando Farias
The purposes of this review are to identify the factors that contribute to the
transference of strength and power training to sports performance and to pro-
vide resistance-training guidelines. Using sprinting performance as an example,
exercises involving bilateral contractions of the leg muscles resulting in vertical
movement, such as squats and jump squats, have minimal transfer to performance.
However, plyometric training, including unilateral exercises and horizontal
movement of the whole body, elicits signifi cant increases in sprint acceleration
performance, thus highlighting the importance of movement pattern and contrac-
tion velocity specifi city. Relatively large gains in power output in nonspecifi c
movements (intramuscular coordination) can be accompanied by small changes in
sprint performance. Research on neural adaptations to resistance training indicates
that intermuscular coordination is an important component in achieving transfer to
sports skills. Although the specifi city of resistance training is important, general
strength training is potentially useful for the purposes of increasing body mass,
decreasing the risk of soft-tissue injuries, and developing core stability. Hyper-
trophy and general power exercises can enhance sports performance, but optimal
transfer from training also requires a specifi c exercise program.
Effect of cold water immersion on skeletal muscle contractile properties in s...Fernando Farias
This study shows that repeated cold-water immersions (4
4 mins at 4-C) cause considerable alterations to muscle behavior. These alter-
ations signififiantly affect the state of muscles and their response capacity, partic-
ularly in relation to muscle stiffness and muscle contraction velocity.
Cold water immersion versus whole body cryotherapyFernando Farias
Cold-water immersion was more effective in
accelerating recovery kinetics than whole-body cryotherapy for countermovement jump
performance at 72h post-exercise. Cold-water immersion also demonstrated lower soreness
and higher perceived recovery levels across 24-48h post-exercise.
Effects of Velocity Loss During Resistance Training on Performance in Profess...Fernando Farias
To analyze the effects of two resistance training (RT) programs that used the same relative loading but different repetition volume, using the velocity loss during the set as the independent variable: 15% (VL15) vs. 30% (VL30). Methods: Sixteen professional soccer players with RT experience (age 23.8 ± 3.5 years, body mass 75.5 ± 8.6 kg) were randomly assigned to two groups: VL15 (n = 8) or VL30 (n = 8) that followed a 6-week (18 sessions) velocity-based squat training program. Repetition velocity was monitored in all sessions. Assessments performed before (Pre) and after training (Post) included: estimated one- repetition maximum (1RM) and change in average mean propulsive velocity (AMPV) against absolute loads common to Pre and Post tests; countermovement jump (CMJ); 30-m sprint (T30); and Yo-yo intermittent recovery test (YYIRT).
Effect of aerobic exercise on walking capacity in subjects with parkinsonism-...Sports Journal
Background Parkinson disease is a neurological syndrome usually resulting from deficiency of
neurotransmitter dopamine as the consequence of degenerative, vascular or inflammatory changes in the
basal ganglia. Aerobic exercise is physical exercise of low to high intensity that depends primarily on the
aerobic energy-generating process. Objective of the study was to review the effect of aerobic exercise on
walking capacity in subject with Parkinson disease. Methods. Total of 7 articles reviewed, which
supports aerobic exercise and walking capacity and conclusion made on the basis of results reviewed.
Conclusion. Thus based on the various results achieved in the previous studies, this literature review
concluded that the aerobic exercises can be a great way to improve walking capacity in patients with
Parkinsonism.
Comparative effect of SAQ and circuit training programme on selected physical...Sports Journal
The present study was undertaken to study the comparative effect of SAQ and circuit training program on
selected physical fitness variables of school level basketball players. Thirty (30) school level basketball
players aged between 14-17 years will randomly be selected from Simpkins School Agra U.P. The
subjects were randomly divided in three groups as group A (SAQ training group), group B (circuit
training group) and group C (control group). After the pre-test with Physical fitness test Experiment
Group-A underwent a training SAQ programme of selected exercise. Experiment Group-B received a
Circuit training program of selected exercises, whereas the Control group did not participate in any
training program. Group A has gone under SAQ training program and Group has gone under circuit
training for 60 minutes three times a week except Sunday for duration of 12 weeks. Post data was
collected after 12 weeks of experimental period. Analysis of Variance (ANOCOVA) was applied at 0.05
level of significance and Post hoc mean comparison was done by using LSD test. It may be concluded
that SAQ training program was significantly better than circuit training program for speed and agility
whereas circuit training program was better than SAQ training program for abdominal, arms & shoulder
endurance being studied by the researcher. In case of explosive strength no significant difference was
found between both the training programs
Eccentric training using external loads greater than the
relative concentric training intensity is a potent stimulus for
enhancements in muscle mechanical function, and MTU
morphological and architectural adaptations. The inclusion
of eccentric loads above maximal concentric strength is
therefore an avenue to induce novel training stimuli and
effect change in key determinants, and functional metrics,
of strength, power and speed performance. Strength
improvements are largely mode-specific and arise from a
combination of neural, morphological and architectural
adaptations [8]. Increased agonist volitional drive is posited
as the primary contributing factor to the marked increases
in eccentric strength observed following training [54].
Eccentric training improves concentric muscle power and
SSC performance to a greater extent than concentric or
traditional modalities
Comparative Study on Physical Fitness of Volleyball and Football Players in U...iosrjce
Background: Physical fitness is an essential first and foremost criterion in every game. Without having physical
fitness no one can elicit his amble performance level. Therefore it is essential to investigate that in which game
among Volleyball and Football, the level of physical fitness is more essential. Aim: The purpose of this study
was to investigate the level of physical fitness of volleyball player and football player in university level.
Methodology: For the present study 15 male volleyball players and 15 male football players were selected
randomly and they had participated in university competition in 2004 from Jadavpur University. Age group of
the subjects was 18-24 years. To find out the physical fitness APHERED Youth Physical Fitness Test were
conducted. Statistics: For comparison of various physical fitness components of volley ball players and football
player independent t-test has done and level of significance has verified at 0.05 levels. Result: Finding reveals
that muscular strength of football player (5.33 times/min. pull ups) was higher than volley ball player (4.87
times/min. pull ups), the muscular endurance of football player (39.86 times sit ups) was higher than volleyball
player (38.73 times sit ups), agility of football player (19.32 sec.) was higher than volleyball player (19.78 sec.),
explosive leg strength of football player (6.90 mts.) was higher than volleyball player (6.78 mts.), Speed of
football player (6.70 sec.) was higher than volley ball player (6.99 sec.) and also cardiovascular endurance of
football player (1.82 min.) was higher than volleyball player (1.82 min.) but the difference in agility and speed
were significant at 0.05 level. Conclusion: The physical fitness of football player was higher than the volleyball
player.
Abstract
The present investigation has been conducted to find out the relationship of selected motor fitness tests to percentage of body fat and reaction time (visual) in mid level male footballer players volunteered to participate in this study.16 students of 15 to 18 years of age and having training in BKSP, were recruited as the subjects. The data on the variables such as percentage of body-fat (BF), speed, agility and reaction-time (RT) were collected by using standard tools and techniques. Each subject’s speed, agility, and reaction time were measured, and the data analyzed using Pearson’s correlation and paired t tests (using SPSS-16). There were no meaningful correlations between reaction time and speed in the subjects .There was a negative correlation between percentage of body fat and reaction time.
Motor Fitness of Rural Primary School Girls In Comparison To Boys IOSR Journals
Abstract: Difference between male and female in physical, physiological, motor, psychological, social and
emotional dimensions have been confirmed by many researchers time to time (Tanner:1978; Overman &
Williams, 2004; Linda, 2005). The causes have been identified as genetic, social and cultural. But, it has also
been reported that sex difference does not become prominent before puberty (Gustafsson & Lindenfors, 2008).
The purpose of the study was to compare motor fitness status of boys and girls belonging to primary school at a
rural setting. 118 boys and girls (9-10 years) were selected as subjects from Bardhaman district, West Bengal.
Speed, Cardio-respiratory Endurance, Muscular Strength-Endurance, Flexibility, Agility, Coordination and
Anaerobic Power were chosen motor fitness variables for the study. Results of the present study revealed that
in speed, coordination, power and agility no significant difference exists (p<0.05)>0.05) between the groups. In cardio-respiratory endurance, boys were better than the girls while girls had higher scores than boys in flexibility and abdominal muscular strengthendurance.
Keywords: Motor fitness, primary level, sex difference.
Effect of yogic practices in State level football playersIOSR Journals
Abstract: To see the effect of three month yogic exercise in state level football players 50 state level football
players were selected as a subject. The pre-test, mid test and post test had been taken by using Dynamic
flexibility test, side split flexibility test and shoulder and wrist elevation flexibility test tools. To determine the
difference between the 3 groups (initial, mid and post test) of state level football players F test was employed at
0.05 significance level. And to determine the training effect the t test for comparison mean was employed for
two tails at the confidence level 0.05 level of significant.
The comparative between the initial and post test of dynamic flexibility test, side split flexibility test and
shoulder and wrist elevation flexibility test for the state level football players were found to be statistically
significant at .05 confidence level as the values 10.676, 10.003 and 10.102 respectively were found greater than
the tabulation value (1.98). Key wards: Dynamic flexibility, Side sliding flexibility, shoulder and wrist elevation, F test, comparative t test.
The hamstring muscle group is the most frequently injured, representing
approximately 12 to 24% of all athletic injuries.1,2 These injuries may be due to
disproportionate training performed for the quadriceps,3 with hamstring strains
occurring more frequently in those who demonstrated hamstring weakness, and
lower hamstring-to-quadriceps strength ratios.2 Thus, hamstring strength is impor-
tant for athletic performance and injury prevention in a variety of sports.
“Relationship of Kinematic Variables with the Performance of Standing Broad J...IOSR Journals
Abstract: The purpose of investigation was to study the relationship of kinematics variables with the
performance of standing broad jump. Subjects were randomly selected from J.N.V. University, Jodhpur and
M.D.S. University, Ajmer. The criterion measure used for this study was the performance in standing broad
jump and selected kinematics variables. To analyze the raw data coefficient of correlation (r) were calculated
and results were compared with the help of Analysis of variance (ANOVA) technique where level of significance
was set at .05.
Correlation of Sergeant Jump & Squats Tests Performance of Basketballers with...Premier Publishers
This study deals with the assessment of leg strength by sergeant jump test and squats test & its correlation with leg measurements and energy intake among young girls and boys undergoing regular basketball training (age: 10-15 yrs, n=400). Players were selected from leading basketball training clubs of Nagpur city, Maharashtra. Foot width, foot length, thigh circumference, calf circumference & ankle circumference were measured using a measuring tape. Leg strength of basketballers was evaluated by means of fitness tests such as sergeant jump test and squats test. Energy intake data was collected by 24 hour’s dietary recall method for consecutive three days. For the present study, both null hypothesis (H0) & non directional alternative hypothesis (H1) were formulated. The difference was tested at both 0.01 & 0.05 levels of significance. Correlations were derived using Pearson’s product moment coefficient of correlation. Basketballers possessed significantly wider & longer feet than standards for age & gender. Effect of age on three leg circumferences (thigh, calf & ankle) was found to be strong, with older girls & boys showed significantly (p<0.01) larger mean thigh, calf & ankle circumference than younger girls & boys. Although basketballers were regular in their daily meal timings, they failed to meet the daily requirements of energy intake. Older basketballers surpassed the younger basketballers with respect to the mean vertical distance jumped. All groups of basketballers were rated excellent for their mean performance of squats test. Leg anthropometry correlated positively with vertical jump & squats test performance of basketballers. Regular basketball training at young age should be coupled with recommended intake of energy to ensure leg strength.
A Comparative Study of VO2 Max in Young Female Athletes and Non-AthletesIOSR Journals
Abstract:
Aims And Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare maximum oxygen uptake(VO2
max ) between young female athletes and non-athletes and to show the importance of sports for physical
fitness.
Material & Methods: The present study was carried out in 50 females between the age group of 18-22 yrs.
They were divided into to groups, study group (25 athletes) and control group. (25 non-athletes) The maximum
oxygen uptake (VO2 max) was compared between cases and controls by using Queen’ college step test.(
Harward step test) .
Results: The VO2 max was higher in female athletes than non-athletes.
Conclusion: The present study showed VO2 max levels more in female athletes. Now a days, physical inactivity
is seen among students due to sedentary lifestyle which may lead to many health problems. Hence, we suggest
that students should get involved in sports and it should make a compulsory subject in colleges.
Key words:- VO2 Max; athlete & non athlete ;Young females
Comparison of Selected Physical Fitness Components between Bangladeshi and In...iosrjce
The aim of this study was to compare the selected physical fitness components between Bangladeshi
and Indian girls aged 7 to 9 years old. The study was conducted on 107 Indian girls and 104 Bangladeshi girls
for the comparison of selected physical fitness variables. The selected variables for the study were upper body
strength endurance (flex arm hang), agility (4x10 m. shuttle run) and cardiovascular endurance (Reduced
cooper test). T-test was used to find out the significant difference among different disciplines. It was concluded
that there was significant difference between Indian and Bangladeshi girls in strength endurance (upper body).
But the significance differences were not found on agility and cardiovascular endurance variables. Indian girls
have better agility and cardio respiratory endurance than Bangladeshi girls but Bangladeshi girls have better
upper body strength endurance than Indian girls.
Biomechanical Analysis of The Complete Core Conditioner
Senior Thesis (Casey Robbins)
1. The Effects of Resistance Training Interventions on Vertical Jump Performance in High
School Male Basketball Players
Casey Robbins
Carthage College
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Article 1
Scanlan, A. T., Dascombe, B. J., & Reaburn, P. R. (2014). Development of the Basketball
Exercise Simulation Test: A match-specific basketball fitness test. Journal of Human Sport and
Exercise. 9(3), 700-712.
In this article, Scanlan, Dascombe, and Reaburn developed a test that would be able to
simulate the activity demand of male basketball players. They used a variety of test to simulate
the physical demands of male basketball competition.
In the study, they used fourteen male basketball players of an average age of 25. There
were 3 tests the authors used. They used a repeated sprint protocol, Yo-Yo Intermittent
Recovery Test and a 12-minute BEST trial. The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery test focuses on an
athlete’s endurance. The participants had to diet 48 hours before the testing and were tested at
the same time each day. After the first testing, participants were tested again seven days later.
The authors came up with results similar to basketball activity demand. The mean for the
average heart rate for the participants 176 beats per minute and the average heart rate for athletes
in male basketball competition was between 151 and 171 beats per minute. There was a
significant correlation between repeat-sprint performance and mean sprint time, mean circuit
time, sprint decrement, circuit decrement and total distance across the Basketball Exercise
Simulation Test. There were other direct responses of physiological and activity responses.
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In conclusion, the authors concluded that the field tests that were performed replicates the
activity demand of adult male basketball players. The tests both matched the anaerobic and
aerobic fitness in adult’s men basketball. The author states that the test might be reliable for
coaches, basketball players, researchers and conditioning coaches. The author also believes the
test can determine the effects of nutritional interventions, and ergogenic aids on basketball-
related fitness.
Article 2
Bishop, D. C., & Wright, C. (2006, May). A time-motion analysis of professional basketball to
determine the relationship between three activity profiles: High, medium and low intensity and
the length of the time spent on court. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport.
6(1), 130-139
In this article Bishop studied the relationship between high, medium, and low intensity
and the length of the time spent on the basketball court. The aim of this study was to determine
an exercise to rest profile for basketball, identifying if a relationship existed between total time
spent on court and the intensity levels of the players. Also, the study was done to determine an
exercise to rest profile.
During the study, six players were observed to collect data over five games. The players
were not informed so there was no change in behavior. They were filmed and were watched for
what insanity they were using. High intensity was considered jumping, sprints, etc. Medium
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intensity was considered jogging and other activities that had no urgency. Low intensity was
considered walking and standing.
The results Bishop came up with were that low intensity activity happened the most often
and high intensity was the least. Low intensity activities on average was about 4.4 seconds per
bout. Medium intensity activities on average was about 3.4 seconds per bout. High intensity
activities happened about 1.5 seconds per bout on average. During games 1, 4, and 5 there was a
combined correlation between intensity profiles and the total time spent on the court. The high
intensity was .077, the medium intensity was .17, and the low intensity was -.17.
In conclusion, the author stated that the study showed support for conditioning and
training to replicate the exercise to rest ratio. He also stated that more time spent on the court
has a negative impact on player’s high intensity levels. The author states that basketball players
require aerobic condition to help recover between high intensity bouts.
Article 3
Bui, H. T., Farinas, M., Fortin, A., Comtois, A., & Leone, M. (2014). Comparison and analysis
of three different methods to evaluate vertical jump height. Clinical Physiology and Functional
Imaging Clin Physiol Funct Imaging, 35(3), 203-209.
In this study, the authors used three different methods to determine vertical jump
height. The test was also to find the athletes limitations and find solutions to the
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limitations. The authors believe that the maximum jump height by an individual can show lower
leg power and can provide functional capacity and performance in sports.
The study was done on 41 students. Out of the 41, 18 were women and 23 were
men. The average age was 23 years old. Each participant was asked to do a five-minute warm
up and then perform 3 different jump tests. The test systems were contact mat, optical system
and Sargent jump. Each measures an individual's jump height.
The results showed that the optical test and the mat test averages were similar at 35.6
centimeters and 35.9 centimeters. The Sargent jump show very different results. The average
for the Sargent jump was 40.3 centimeters. The authors compared the means and found that the
differences in height between the participants were not significant with the low group. They are
however significant with the medium and high groups.
The authors concluded that the optical system and the contact mat have a high
correlation. The Sargent jump overestimated the height of the vertical jump and are less
accurate. With it being inaccurate, the Sargent jump lowered the correlation. They also stated
for the results to be more accurate, the subject should have proper knee, hip and ankle position
during landing.
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Article 4
Carvalho, H. M., Silva, M. J., Figueiredo, A. J., Gonçalves, C. E., Castagna, C., Philippaerts, R.
M., & Malina, R. M. (2011). Cross-Validation and Reliability of the Line-Drill Test of
Anaerobic Performance in Basketball Players 14–16 Years. Journal of Strength and
Conditioning Research, 25(4), 1113-1119.
In this study, the authors wanted to test how reliable the line drill was in basketball and
how it affected their anaerobic performance. This study evaluates the validity and reliability of
the line-drill test of anaerobic performance in male basketball players. Also, the authors examine
the relationship with the Wingate anaerobic test (WAnT) and the line drill test.
The study was done on 76 male basketball players. The age range of the male basketball
players were 14 to 16 years old. The test used in the research was the Wingate Anaerobic Test
and 140-meter line drill test to measure anaerobic performance. Their height and leg length were
also measured in the test.
For the test, participants were asked not to eat three hours prior and not to consume
coffee or any drinks containing caffeine for eight hours prior. Each participant wore similar
clothing and shoe wear. All participants started with a warm-up and then complete the 30-
second WAnT test on a cycle ergometer which was friction loaded. Subjects were then tested for
anaerobic peak and mean power during the Wingate Anaerobic Test. The participants then ran a
140-meter line drill as fast as they can on a regulation size basketball court.
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The author came up with the results that all but one maturity offset values were
positive. The average maturity offset was 1.8 years. The average line drill time was 31.02
seconds. While the average WAnT power was 642.3 watts for peak and 551.3 watts for
mean. The correlation between chronological age, peak power, and mean power were
significant.
In conclusion, the line drill test had high reliability and acceptable validity. The authors
believe the test had high reliability because the test is a basketball conditioning drill and each
subject played basketball. The authors stated that some data was limited because of the
maturation of the boys and going through puberty. The line drill test provided reliable data and
could differentiate adolescent players by competitive level successfully.
Article 5
Witmer, Chad A., Shala E. Davis, and Gavin L. Moir. "The Acute Effects of Back Squats on
Mechanical Variables During Countermovement Vertical Jump Performance in Women."
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 42 (2010): 206-13.
In this article, Witmer, Davis, and Moir developed a test that would be able to determine
if heavy back squats will improve vertical jump performance. They used the squat with maximal
load and low repetition.
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In the study, they used twelve men and twelve women. All subjects were active and were
participating in college sports. The athletes were participating in football, softball, volleyball,
track and field or were recreationally participating in swimming, running, and resistance training.
Each participant confirmed they did some sort of resistance training in the past six months. The
average age for the male participants was 21.2 years old and the average age for the female
participants was 20.9 years old. The average height and weight of the male participants were
1.79 meters and 85.1 kilograms. The average height and weight for the female participants were
1.63 meters and 62.7 kilograms. Each participant performed three back squat tests, the one rep
max back squats, a potentiation treatment and a control treatment.
The results the authors came up with were that the average mean load for the men for the
one repetition max for the back squat was 158.8 ± 23.2 kg and the women's average mean load
was 79.0 ± 1.32 kg. An increase in jump height was reported for participants who performed the
control treatment greater than the participants who performed the potentiating treatment. For the
men, a large negative relationship was found between the absolute change in the maximum jump
height and the normalized 1 Repetition Max load, while a small positive relationship was found
for women. Individually, five men reached their highest jump height after receiving post-
activation potentiation, and similarly four women responded the same.
In conclusion, the authors stated that previous studies have shown that the back squat
does not improve jump height but the previous researchers did not account for individual
differences. In their study, the researchers found that there was no significant increase in jump
height following the potentiating treatment in either gender. They stated that the resistance
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exercises performed can result in improvements in certain subjects but the gains were small. The
researchers concluded by saying that the subject’s verticals jump can be hindered by the back
squat.
Article 6
Channell, B. T., & Barfield, J. P. (2008). Effect of Olympic and Traditional Resistance Training
on Vertical Jump Improvement in High School Boys. Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research, 22(5), 1522-1527.
In this article, Channell and Barfield compared proposed that “the effects of a ballistic
resistance training program of Olympic lifts with those of a traditional resistance training
program of power lifts on vertical jump improvement in male high school athletes”. They
hypothesized Olympic style lifts will have a better advantage at improving vertical jump
compared to power lifts.
In the study, they used 27 males, high school football student athletes. The study lasted
eight weeks, with the first four weeks being general strength training and the last four weeks the
group was split between Olympic lifts or traditional power lifts. There was also a control group
who did no lifts at all. The average age of the athletes was 15.9 years old, with the average
height and weight being 179.3 cm and 86.63 kg. The athletes had minimal weight training
experience with an average of 1.87 years. The main lifts for the Olympic lift group were the
power clean, hang clean, clean pulls, and the snatch. The main lifts for the power lift group were
the squat, overhead squat, deadlift, and leg press. A strength training coach was present during
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the weight training sessions. The authors measured the participants vertical jump using the
Vertec.
Both groups (Olympic lifts and power lifts) had an increase in their vertical jump. The
control group had a decrease in their vertical jump. The different types of lifts had different
results. The Olympic lifts gave the participants vertical jump a 4.5 percent increase. The power
lifts gave the participants a 2.3 percent increase. The control had a 2.8 percent decrease in their
vertical jump. The average improvement of the Olympic lifts was 56 percent greater than the
power lifts. There was a moderate correlation between vertical jump and squat performance
corrected for body weight (r=0.42). There was a high correlation between vertical jump and
power clean performance corrected for body weight (r=0.75). There was also a high correlation
between squat one repetition maximum corrected for body weight and power clean one repetition
maximum correct for body weight (r=0.88).
In conclusion, the author stated that the results showed that Olympic lifts and power lifts
both showed vertical jump improvement in the male high school athletes. Even though Olympic
lifts contain a speed component greater than power lifts, there was only a modest difference in
improvement of the vertical jump. The authors attributed the increase in vertical jump by the
Olympic lift groups to the pull exercises. Olympic lifts and power lifts both provide
improvement in vertical jump performance compared to the control group but the Olympic lifts
provide a small advantage over power lifts.
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Article 7
Sutton, B. (2013, October 21). The Scientific Rationale for Incorporating Olympic Weightlifting
to Enhance Sports Performance. Retrieved October 17, 2016, from http://blog.nasm.org/sports-
performance/scientific-rationale-incorporating-olympic-weightlifting-enhance-sports-
performance/
In this article, Brian Sutton MS, MA, PES, CES, NASM-CPT discusses incorporating
Olympic lifts as a way to increase sports performance. He writes that implementing these lifts
into athletes weightlifting programs will best help athletes improve athletic performance while
competing in explosive sports.
In the article, he talks about the Specific Adaption to Imposed Demands (SAID) Principle
and the Universal Athletic Position. For the SAID Principle, he discusses how the body adapts
to the demands placed on it. The examples he uses are how lifting weight at light loads and high
repetition will lead to muscle endurance and high loads with low repetitions will lead to maximal
strength. Majority of sports require explosiveness and power and Olympic lifts best provide the
body that adaptation by having the body produce the greatest amount of force in the shortest
amount of time. He states how Olympic lifts mimic the Universal Athletic Position. “This
position is described as standing in a quarter squat with feet flat, the hips are behind the center of
gravity, shoulders are in front, the torso is flat (inclined at an angle of about 45º) weight
distributed on a full foot, hands in front, knees over the toes, and shoulders over the knees (5).”
When Olympic Lifts are properly done, they go through the Universal Athletic Position on the
first and second pull phases.
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In his article, he summarized the research related to the overall effectiveness of Olympic
Lifts on jumping, sprinting, and explosive strength. One of the articles he summarized found
that weight lifting ability and the vertical jump were linked together. In this study, using high
school athletes, Olympic lifts have a slight advantage over power lifts but both provide
improvements in the vertical jump. He cited another article that indicated Olympic lifts improve
the development of power, high -load speed strength, and athletic performance.
Sutton wrote in conclusion; Olympic lifts should be implemented in sports performance
conditioning programs. He states that the research provides enough evidence to show that
Olympic lifts provide performance improvements in force production, high-load speed strength,
maximum strength, and vertical jump performance. It is important to understand the basics of
Olympic lifts before implementing them in a conditioning program but when implemented,
results will be seen in athletic performance in explosive sports.
Article 8
Mangus, B., Takahashi, M., Holcomb, W., McWhorter, W., & Sanchez, R. (2006). Investigation
of Vertical Jump Performance After Completing Heavy Squat Exercises. Journal of Strength and
Conditioning Research, 597-600.
In this article, the authors were trying to determine whether vertical jump height was
influenced by completing a half squat or a quarter squat prior to jumping. Some athletes try to
gain performance advantages and do heavy load exercises before explosive activities. The
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countermovement jump heights were compared using a 1-way analysis of variance and a Pearson
correlation was performed to make sure of any relationship between relative strength ratio and
countermovement jump height results.
In the study the authors used eleven weightlifters with a minimum of one year of squat
exercises. The average age of the subjects was 23.45 years. The average body mass was 83.1 kg
and the average height was 177 cm. The average one repetition max of the half squat was 138.2
kg and the average for the quarter squat was 172.3 kg. The subjects were asked to not perform
any lower body heavy exercises 48 hours prior.
The results the authors came were that the change in jump height was not different
between conditions. There was also no correlation between jump height and the half squat
condition (r = -0.138) or between jump height and the quarter squat condition (r = -0.173). The
heavy squats before testing vertical jump did not influence the performance. The authors believe
that the lack of positive of the squat exercises on the jump performance could be due to the rest
intervals.
In conclusion, all but one of the subjects seen a decrease in their jump performance after
the half squat and quarter squat. A positive post tetanic potentiation response is dependent on
interaction between exercise intensity, number of repetitions, and rest intervals. The author
stated that an incorrect combination between these factors can influence the jump performance
negatively. The use of a strength ratio did not appear to predict who benefited from post tetanic
potentiation in this type of exercise situation.
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Article 9
Sperlich, P. F., Behringer, M., & Mester, J. (2016, August). The effects of resistance training
interventions on vertical jump performance in basketball players: A meta-analysis. The Journal
of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 874-885.
In this article, the authors were testing the effectiveness of resistance training intervention
on vertical jump ability in basketball players. The authors performed a meta-analysis
throughout.
In the study the authors discuss 14 studies that meta-analysis procedure. Out of the 14
studies, 5 of them examined more than one experimental group to investigate various
interventions. Two studies focused on both males and females, 11 examined only males, and
only one examined only females. The overall mean age was 17.7 years old. The range of
duration of the interventions was from 24 days to 24 weeks. The frequency of the sessions we
between 3 and 10 times per week with the range of the meeting time being between 3 and 90
minutes. The interventions were divided into groups of plyometric training, weight training,
vibration training, electromyostimualtion training, and a mix between plymetric and weight
training. The vertical jump was assessed by jump and reach test, drop jumps, squat jumps and
counter movement jumps in each study.
The subgroup analyses for male vs. females revealed an overall effect size of 0.99. The
Z-test did not show a big difference between the overall effect size of preseason and in season
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intervention with in-season being 0.94 and preseason being 1.03. The authors believe that the
lack of positive of the squat exercises on the jump performance could be due to the rest intervals.
In conclusion, the results the studies came up with were that the overall mean for effect
size estimated was 0.78 of the present meta-analysis demonstrates that the applied resistance
training interventions effectively improved vertical jump performance in basketball activities.
The authors were able to demonstrate that the analyzed training interventions can improve
vertical jump performance in basketball activities. Plyometric training and combined
interventions turned out to seem the most effective. The studies also show that the
improvements are independent of age and season.
Article 10
Rodacki, A. L., Fowler, N. E., & Bennett, S. J. (2002). Vertical jump coordination: Fatigue
effects. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 34(1), 105-116.
In this article, Rodacki, Fowler, and Bennett investigated the segmental coordination of
vertical jumps under fatigue of the knee extensor and flexor muscles. They hypothesized
Olympic style lifts will have a better advantage at improving vertical jump compared to power
lifts.
In the study, they used 11 healthy male subjects, who participated in many sports. They
average age of the males were 23.1 years old and average height and body mass was 183.4 cm
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and 84 kg. Six subjects participated in volleyball, three were rugby players and the other two
participated in multiple sports. Each subject had previous experiences with vertical jumping.
The study consisted of two test sessions and each session was separated by at least three
days. Subjects were separated into two groups: knee extensor muscle group and the knee flexor
muscle group. In the first session, the knee extensor muscle group was fatigued and in the
second session the knee flexor muscle group was fatigued. Fatigue was imposed by requesting
the subjects to extend and flex both their knees in a knee flexor/extensor weight machine. The
subjects could go at their own pace and could go until they were no longer able to lift a load.
The knee extensor group lifted a load that was 50 percent of their body mass and the knee flexor
group lifted a load that was 40 percent of their body mass. The isokinetic peak torques of the
right knee extensor and flexor muscles were measured using a Cybex dynometer. Before the
assessment, each subject could perform a set of five submaximal contractions, as a warm up.
After the first isokinetic testing, the subjects performed three warm-up trails of the
countermovement jumps and then followed up by doing three maximal countermovement jumps.
Flight time was determined using force data.
There was no significant difference in peak torque in the non-fatigued condition between
both the first and the second two sessions. The fatigue groups were proven to reduce the peak
torque of the knee extensor and flexor by 14.2 percent and 12.6 percent. The power lifts gave the
participants a 2.3 percent increase. The vertical jump in the non-fatigued groups, had no
significant difference. In only the flexor muscle group, fatigue reduced the ability to jump as
high as the non-fatigued group.
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In conclusion, the author suggested the neural input used in the fatigued condition did not
constitute an optimal solution and may have played a role in decreasing maximal jump height
achievement. It is shown that fatigue in the knee extensor muscles affect the vertical jump,
unlike knee flexors. The author suggests that the coordination strategy used after fatigue was no
longer optimal for the muscle strength available.
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The effects of resistance training interventions on vertical jump performance in high school
male basketball players.
Summary
Resistance training has been known to help impact athletic performance positively
through research, specifically the vertical jump. In an article summarized by Sutton, found that
weight lifting ability and the vertical jump were linked together. He wrote that, “implementing
these lifts into athletes weightlifting programs will best help athletes improve athletic
performance while competing in explosive sports” (Sutton, 2013). Research shows that Olympic
lifts and power lifts both improve vertical jump, even though Olympic lifts show a slight edge.
Researchers have found that “The change in vertical jump performance represented a 4.5%
increase for Olympic Training, a 2.3% increase for Power Training…” over a 12-week period
(Channell, Barfield, 2008).
During the study, it is believed fatigue became a factor. Knee flexors and knee extensors
are key components in the vertical jump. Back squats, deadlifts, and power cleans wok both the
knee flexors and the knee extensors. Fatiguing one or both muscle groups could have influenced
the results of the testing. Researchers have found that “vertical jump performance is affected by
fatigue of the knee extensor muscles, but not by fatigue of knee flexors” (Rodacki, Fowler,
Bennett 2002).
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The purpose of this study was to compare pre and post vertical jump after two weeks of
resistance training. The chosen method was the Vertec vertical jump test. A total of five male
high school basketball players (mean age 16) participated in this study. Data showed that with
two weeks of resistance training, vertical jump decreased. It was found that the vertical jump
average by the group in the pretest (26.2 inches), was significantly different from the post test
(24.8 inches) (P = .05). A few errors could be the reasoning behind the decrease in the subject’s
vertical jump. These errors could be lack of rest and fatigue and the load could have been too
small.
Hypothesis: After two weeks of resistance training, vertical jump will improve in male
basketball players.
METHODS
Subjects: The research consisted of 5 males. The ages were from 15 and 17 year olds. Each
participant is currently a part of the high school basketball team. All subjects had some sort of
the basic knowledge of weight training. Each subject and their parent or guardian were informed
of the risks associated with participating and signed a consent form prior to testing as seen in
appendix A. Each participant was recruited using convenient sampling.
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Procedure:
Each session began with the same dynamic warm up for each participant. The warm up
consisted of 18 lunges, 30 Frankenstein kicks, 22 high knees, 28 butt kicks, and 20 deep air
squats.
On the first day of testing, each of the five participants tested their vertical jump. The
vertical jump was tested by using a Vertec. The height of the Vertec was set by the participants
arm length and nine inches were added because of their jumping ability. Each participant was
given three chances to measure their vertical jump and the best score was taken as their final
score.
Training was done for two weeks, three times a week. The first day of training consisted
of deadlifts at 75 percent of the subject’s max, doing three sets of seven repetitions. The
participants followed the deadlift with single leg deadlifts, doing three sets of seven repetitions.
The second day of training consisted of back squats at 75 percent of their max, doing three sets
of seven repetitions. After the back squats, each participant did body weight box jump squats
doing three sets of ten repetitions. The last day of training contained power cleans at 75 percent
of their max doing three sets of seven repetitions. After the power cleans, the subjects then did
three sets of seven repetitions of clean and jerks.
The second week of training each participant moved up in weight by at least five pounds
in each lift. The first training day of the second week consisted of deadlifts and good mornings.
Both exercises were done in three sets and seven repetitions. The second training day of the
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week each subject did three sets of seven repetitions of back squats. Following the back squats
the subjects did three sets of 10 receptions of body weight box jump squats. On the final day of
training the participants did three sets of seven of power cleans. They finished off the training
with three sets of seven doing clean and jerks.
After two weeks of training, each of the five subjects tested out on their vertical jump.
Each again began with the warm up before the vertical jump test. Each participant was given
three attempts again and the best score was kept and taken as their final score.
RESULTS
There was a significant decrease from pre-vertical jump and post-vertical jump. The
average mean for the subject’s pre-vertical jump was 26.2 inches and the average mean for the
subject’s post-vertical jump was 24.8 inches. Four out of the five subjects seen a decrease in
their vertical jump. Each subject’s vertical jump can be seen in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Subjects pre & post vertical jump andgroup pre andpost average
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As a group, the average load size from the pre load to the post load, for the back squat,
deadlift, and power clean increased. As seen in Figure 2, the average load size increased. The
deadlift preload from the first week of training was 163 pounds and increased to 177 pounds.
The back-squat preload from the first week of training was 127 pounds and increased to 152
pounds. The power clean preload for the first week of training was 121 pounds and increased to
130 pounds. For the full overview of the results for the pre and post loads, see Appendix B and
C.
Figure 2: Groups Average pre andpost loadof the deadlift, squat, & power clean.
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A paired-samples t-test was conducted to evaluate the impact of weight training on high
school basketball players vertical jump. There was a statistically significant decrease in vertical
jump scores from Time 1 (M=26.2, SD=5.89) to Time 2 (M=24.8, SD=5.02), t(4), p=.05.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, it has been shown after two weeks of resistance training, vertical jump will
not improve in male basketball players. Despite the increase in the load from the first training
week to the second training week, load size showed no positive influence on the subject’s
vertical jump. This suggests that the increase in load could have led to some form of fatigue in
the knee extensor muscles. Pre-training vertical jump mean was 26.2 inches and decreased in the
post training to 24.8 inches. The preload averages for the deadlifts, squats, and power cleans
were 163 pounds, 127 and, and 121 pounds. The post load averages for the deadlifts, squats, and
power cleans were 177 pounds, 152 pounds, and 130 pounds. The proposed argument that
resistance training would increase vertical jump over two weeks proved to be false.
Limitations:
Limitations could have influenced the results of the study. With the Vertec being an
older version, could have influenced the results by half an inch or so. With only having five
subjects and only doing the study over two weeks could have also influenced the study. If the
study was done again, it would be best to do over a longer period of time. A few of the subjects
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had very little experience in the weight room, which led to a lower load size so no injury would
occur. In addition to the lack of experience, a lack of rest could have caused fatigue leading to
the decrease in the vertical jumps.
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Appendix A
Consent to Participate in Research Study
Study Title: Improvement of Vertical Jump with Two weeks of Resistance Training
Investigator: Casey Robbins, crobbins@carthage.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Cynthia Allen, PhD, Assistant professor EXSS Department
callen1@carthage.edu
Purpose of study: To fulfill part of the requirements for EXS 3500 Field Placement in
Exercise and Sport Science (Senior Thesis)
Study Background: This study is to see if vertical jump can be improved with two
weeks of resistance training. The participants will be tested pre-resistance training and
post-resistance training. The first test will be tested two weeks before the post test to
see the final results.
You will be tested on your vertical jump to start. You will then go through resistance
weight training three times a week for two weeks. You will be performing three Olympic
lifts, the squat, dead lift, and power clean. After the two weeks of resistance weight
training, you will again be tested on your vertical jump.
Participation is voluntary. I will not be collecting any data that will identify you as an
individual. All data will be entered into Excel and analyzed collectively to be used to
write my senior thesis. You are free to withdraw from the study at any time and can
leave any question blank you are not comfortable answering.
Subject Name: _______________________
Subject Signature: ____________________
Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________
Date:___________
Appendix B
Subject 1 Pre-Load
Lift Reps Sets Lbs Load
Deadlift 21 3 195 219
Power Clean 21 3 115 139
Squat 21 3 150 174
Subject 3 Pre-Load
Lift Reps Sets Lbs Load
Deadlift 21 3 225 249
Power Clean 21 3 115 139
Squat 21 3 185 209
Subject 2 Pre-Load