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The effects of two different explosive strength training programs on vertical jump performance in basketball
Simone Ciacci1, Sandro Bartolomei2
1Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy - simone.ciacci@unibo.it.
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
|June 10, 2017
Summary
Two training programs, hang-clean (HCL) and half-squat (HSQ), improved vertical jump performance in basketball players. HSQ was more effective for younger U17 athletes, highlighting age-specific training needs.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Basketball performance relies on explosive power and leg stiffness.
- Optimizing training programs is crucial for player development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of hang-clean (HCL) and half-squat (HSQ) training programs.
- To evaluate improvements in vertical jump and leg stiffness in basketball players across different age groups.
Main Methods:
- Fifty-eight male basketball players were divided into senior, U19, and U17 age groups.
- Participants underwent 16 weeks of either HCL or HSQ training.
- Vertical jump (SJ, CMJ, CMJS, TCMJS) and leg stiffness were measured pre- and post-intervention.
Main Results:
- Both HCL and HSQ improved vertical jump performance in senior and U19 players.
- Only HSQ enhanced SJ and TCMJS in U17 players.
- Leg stiffness improved significantly in U19 and U17 players post-training.
Conclusions:
- Hang-clean and half-squat training enhance explosive strength in basketball.
- The half-squat program demonstrated superior effectiveness for the U17 age group.
- Training program design should be tailored to the specific age and developmental stage of basketball players.
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