Hopping, skipping, jumping and sprinting are common tasks in both active play and
competitive sports. These movements utilise the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC), which is …

Majority of the research suggests plyometric training (PT) improves maximal strength
performance as measured by 1RM, isometric MVC or slow velocity isokinetic testing …

Neuromuscular fatigue has traditionally been examined using isolated forms of either
isometric, concentric or eccentric actions. However, none of these actions are naturally …

Abstract Chelly, MS, Hermassi, S, Aouadi, R, and Shephard, RJ. Effects of 8-week in-season
plyometric training on upper and lower limb performance of elite adolescent handball …

Abstract EFFICIENT STRETCH-SHORTENING CYCLE (SSC) MECHANICS RESULT IN
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ENHANCED PROPULSIVE FORCES. BASED ON THE …

Using the latest research, top trainer Donald Chu presents the best methods, strength and
power exercises, workouts, and programs for optimizing athletes' performance. Sport …

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of 3 different plyometric training
frequencies (eg, 1 day per week, 2 days per week, 4 days per week) associated with 3 …

Background: In order to improve neuromuscular and biomechanical characteristic deficits in
female athletes, numerous injury prevention programs have been developed and have …

Plyometric exercise was initially utilized to enhance sport performance and is more recently
being used in the rehabilitation of injured athletes to help in the preparation for a return to …

The 'stiffness' concept originates from Hooke's law which states that the force required to
deform an object is related to a spring constant and the distance that object is deformed …