posted on 2017-03-23, 09:01authored byThomas M. Comyns, Andrew J. Harrison, Liam K. Hennessy, Randall L. Jensen
Alternating a resistance exercise with a plyometric exercise is referred to as "complex training". In this study, we examined the effect of various resistive loads on the biomechanics of performance of a fast stretch-shortening cycle activity to determine if an optimal resistive load exists for complex training. Twelve elite rugby players performed three drop jumps before and after three back squat resistive loads of 65%, 80%, and 93% of a single repetition maximum (1-RM) load. All drop jumps were performed on a specially constructed sledge and force platform apparatus. Flight time, ground contact time, peak ground reaction force, reactive strength index, and leg stiffness were the dependent variables. Repeated-measures analysis of variance found that all resistive loads reduced (P
History
Publication
Sports Biomechanics;6 (1), pp. 59-70
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
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peer-reviewed
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This is an Author's Original Manuscript of an article whose final and definitive form, the Version of Record, has been published in Sports Biomechanics 2007 copyright Taylor & Francis, available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763140601058540