Squat jump training at maximal power loads vs. heavy loads: Effect on sprint ability

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Volumn 22, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 1742-1749

  Harris, Nigel K ^a   Cronin, John B ^a   Hopkins, Will G ^a   Hansen, Keir T ^b  

^a AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (New Zealand)

^b Worcester Rugby Football Club   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Impulse; Kinematics; Kinetics; Strength; Velocity

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; BIOMECHANICS; CLINICAL TRIAL; FOOTBALL; HUMAN; INSTRUMENTATION; MALE; METHODOLOGY; MUSCLE STRENGTH; PHYSIOLOGY; RESISTANCE TRAINING; RUNNING; WEIGHT BEARING;

ADULT; BIOMECHANICS; FOOTBALL; HUMANS; MALE; MUSCLE STRENGTH; RESISTANCE TRAINING; RUNNING; WEIGHT-BEARING;

EID: 61949251301     PISSN: 10648011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e318187458a     Document Type: Article

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