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Francisco J Vizcaya1, Oscar Viana, Miguel Fernandez del Olmo

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Strength and power sports require precise monitoring of athlete training.
  • Vertical jump tests are commonly used to assess lower body power.
  • The deep squat jump (DSJ) is a less-explored variant for strength assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the deep squat jump (DSJ).
  • To compare DSJ, squat jump (SJ), and countermovement jump (CMJ) performance.
  • To evaluate DSJ and CMJ as tools for monitoring strength and power training.

Main Methods:

  • Forty-eight male athletes (weightlifters, triathletes, physical education students) performed SJ, CMJ, and DSJ.
  • Performance data from weightlifters' competitions were collected.
  • Statistical analyses included ANOVA and linear regression.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in vertical jump heights were found between athlete groups.
  • Weightlifters achieved the highest jumps, while triathletes achieved the lowest.
  • DSJ and CMJ yielded better results than SJ across all groups.
  • Both CMJ and DSJ showed a strong correlation with weightlifting performance.

Conclusions:

  • The deep squat jump (DSJ) and countermovement jump (CMJ) are valuable for assessing lower body power.
  • These vertical jump tests can be effectively used by coaches to monitor training in strength and power athletes, particularly weightlifters.