Continuous waveform analysis of force, velocity, and power adaptations to a periodized plyometric training program
Jensen, Randall, Ebben, William, Petushek, Erich, Moran, KieranORCID: 0000-0003-2015-8967, O'Connor, Noel E.ORCID: 0000-0002-4033-9135 and Richter, ChrisORCID: 0000-0001-6017-1520
(2013)
Continuous waveform analysis of force, velocity, and power adaptations to a periodized plyometric training program.
In: International Society of Sports Biomechanics, 7-13 July 2013, Taipai, Taiwan.
This study assessed kinetic and temporal adaptations to the countermovement jump in response to a 6 week periodized plyometric training program. Twenty recreationally active women participated in this study (10 training and 10 control). Testing consisted of 3 maximal countermovement jumps on a force platform prior to and after six weeks of training. Analysis of characterizing phases (using a dependent t-test) was performed to assess differences between pre- and post-training sessions. Post-training force, velocity, and power were significantly different (p < 0.05). Periodized plyometric training altered the curves for force, velocity, and power. A combination of greater eccentric velocity and power followed by increased concentric power enhanced SSC and all three variables just before takeoff likely enhancing jump performance.
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Uncontrolled Keywords:
ground reaction forces; stretch-shortening cycle; program design