Understanding change of direction ability in sport: a review of resistance training studies

M Brughelli, J Cronin, G Levin, A Chaouachi - Sports medicine, 2008 - Springer
The ability to change direction while sprinting is considered essential for successful
participation in most team and individual sports. It has traditionally been thought that …

[HTML][HTML] Eccentric exercise: mechanisms and effects when used as training regime or training adjunct

M Vogt, HH Hoppeler - Journal of applied Physiology, 2014 - journals.physiology.org
The aim of the current review is to discuss applications and mechanism of eccentric exercise
in training regimes of competitive sports. Eccentric muscle work is important in most sports …

Change of direction and agility tests: Challenging our current measures of performance

S Nimphius, SJ Callaghan, NE Bezodis… - … & Conditioning Journal, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Abstract THE ABILITY TO CHANGE DIRECTION IS A HIGHLY VALUED ATHLETIC
QUALITY IN SPORT AND HAS BEEN MEASURED EXTENSIVELY. DESPITE THE …

Single-leg lateral, horizontal, and vertical jump assessment: Reliability, interrelationships, and ability to predict sprint and change-of-direction performance

C Meylan, T McMaster, J Cronin… - The Journal of …, 2009 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Meylan, C, McMaster, T, Cronin, J, Mohammad, NI, Rogers, C, and deKlerk, M.
Single-leg lateral, horizontal, and vertical jump assessment: reliability, interrelationships …

[HTML][HTML] Training specificity for athletes: Emphasis on strength-power training: A narrative review

MH Stone, WG Hornsby, DG Suarez, M Duca… - Journal of functional …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Specificity has two major components: A strength-endurance continuum (S-EC) and
adherence to principles of Dynamic Correspondence. Available evidence indicates the …

Effects of elastic bands on force and power characteristics during the back squat exercise

BJ Wallace, JB Winchester… - The Journal of Strength & …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Athletes commonly use elastic bands as a training method to increase strength and
performance. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of elastic bands on peak …

The effects of combining elastic and free weight resistance on strength and power in athletes

CE Anderson, GA Sforzo, JA Sigg - The Journal of Strength & …, 2008 - journals.lww.com
This study was undertaken to determine whether combined elastic and free weight
resistance (CR) provides different strength and power adaptations than free weight …

A biomechanical evaluation of resistance: fundamental concepts for training and sports performance

DM Frost, J Cronin, RU Newton - Sports Medicine, 2010 - Springer
Newton's second law of motion describes the acceleration of an object as being directly
proportional to the magnitude of the net force, in the same direction as the net force and …

Forms of variable resistance training

DT McMaster, J Cronin… - Strength & conditioning …, 2009 - journals.lww.com
Abstract RESISTANCE TRAINING METHODS HAVE BEEN BROADLY CLASSIFIED INTO 3
CATEGORIES: CONSTANT, ACCOMMODATING, AND VARIABLE RESISTANCE …

[HTML][HTML] Plyometric jump training exercise optimization for maximizing human performance: A systematic scoping review and identification of gaps in the existing …

ED Barrio, RK Thapa, F Villanueva-Flores… - Sports, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: Plyometric jump training (PJT) encompasses a range of different exercises that
may offer advantages over other training methods to improve human physical capabilities …