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Tai T Tran1, Lee E Brown, Jared W Coburn
1Department of Kinesiology, College of Health and Human Development, California State University, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA.
Current Sports Medicine Reports
|May 15, 2012
Summary
Assisted jump training, using elastic cords or weights, may enhance vertical jump height. Further research is needed to standardize training variables like frequency, intensity, volume, and rest for optimal results.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Vertical jump height is crucial for athletic performance across various sports.
- Existing research on jump training methods (heavy-load, light-load, contrast, plyometrics) shows conflicting results.
- Assisted jump training, utilizing elastic cords or weights, is a less-explored method for improving jump performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the emerging method of assisted jump training.
- To explore the potential benefits of assisted jump training for enhancing vertical jump height.
- To highlight the need for standardization of key training variables.
Main Methods:
- This review synthesizes existing literature on assisted jump training.
- It examines studies employing an overspeed paradigm.
- It discusses critical training variables: frequency, intensity (assistance level), volume, and rest.
Main Results:
- Overspeed training studies suggest assisted jumping is effective compared to free or overload jumps.
- Limited research exists on optimizing assisted jump training parameters.
- Standardization of variables is lacking.
Conclusions:
- Assisted jump training shows promise for improving vertical jump height.
- Further investigation is required to establish optimal training protocols.
- Standardizing frequency, intensity, volume, and rest is essential for maximizing benefits.
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