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An investigation into the effect of a pre-performance strategy on jump performance

  • Iain Fletcher
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Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the effect that different components, making up a commonly used pre-performance preparation strategy, have on jump height performance. Sixteen male collegiate athletes (age, 21.38 ± 0.52 years; height, 1.79 ± 0.07 m; and body mass, 75.1 ± 5.26 kg) performed a preparation strategy involving a cycle ergometer warm-up, followed by a dynamic stretch component, and finishing with heavy back squats. This intervention was repeated to test countermovement, squat or drop jump performance after each component of the preparation strategy, with electromyographic activity measured during each jump test. Significant increases (p < 0.05) in jump height and electromyographic activity were noted, with a stepwise increase in performance from pre- to post-warm-up, increased further by the dynamic stretch component and again increased after the back squat.

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Research Output:
Contribution to journal
Article
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Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 107-115

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (Volume 27, Issue 1)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/01/2013

Publication status

Published - 01/01/2013

ISSN

1064-8011

Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/295103
  • Scopus: 84874072660

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