The effects of 4-weeks of plyometric training on reactive strength index and leg stiffness in male youths

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Volumn 26, Issue 10, 2012, Pages 2812-2819

  Lloyd, Rhodri S ^a   Oliver, Jon L ^b   Hughes, Michael G ^b   Williams, Craig A ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE   (United Kingdom)

^b CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^c UNIVERSITY OF EXETER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Hoppin; Long term athlete development; Pediatrics; Stretch shortening cycle

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ARTICLE; CHILD; EXERCISE TEST; HUMAN; LEG; MALE; MUSCLE STRENGTH; PHYSIOLOGY; PLYOMETRICS; RUNNING;

ADOLESCENT; CHILD; EXERCISE TEST; HUMANS; LEG; MALE; MUSCLE STRENGTH; PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE; RUNNING;

EID: 84863649866     PISSN: 10648011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e318242d2ec     Document Type: Article

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