Effects of Plyometric Training versus Traditional Weight Training on Strength, Power, and Aesthetic Jumping Ability in Female Collegiate Dancers

Journal of Dance Medicine and Science

Volumn 11, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 38-44

  Brown, Andrea C ^a   Wells, Tobin J ^a   Schade, Margaret L ^a   Smith, Denise L ^a   Fehling, Patricia C ^a  

^a SKIDMORE COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 63849293518     PISSN: 1089313X     EISSN: 23748060     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1089313X0701100202     Document Type: Article

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