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Evaluation of Explosive Power Performance in Ski Jumpers and Nordic Combined Competitive Athletes: A 19-Year Study.
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Journal of strength and conditioning research [J Strength Cond Res] 2016 Jan; Vol. 30 (1), pp. 71-80. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Between 1992 and 2010, a total of 334 males participated in this study that assessed the differences and relationships between anthropometric variables and lower limb muscle strength in young and adult ski jumpers (n = 207) and Nordic combined (NC, n = 127) athletes. All athletes completed a maximal vertical jump from an in-run position and a maximal relative isometric force (MRIF) of the knee extensor measurement in a laboratory setting. The body mass index (BMI) in young competitors was lower than in adult groups (NC: p < 0.001; ski jumping [SJ]: p < 0.001). Similarly, the MRIF in both limbs was lower for both disciplines in the groups of young competitors. The vertical jump height (VJH) was lower for young competitors than for adults (NC: p ≤ 0.05; SJ: p < 0.001). When comparing SJ and NC athletes, BMI was lower in SJ athletes. In addition, the adult SJ competitors exhibited greater values of bilateral MRIF (p ≤ 0.05) and VJH (p < 0.01). There was a strong positive correlation in MRIF between the left and right lower limbs (p < 0.001) for all groups of SJ and NC athletes; therefore, it was determined to be sufficient to measure the MRIF on a single limb. Application of the new training methods (e.g., less emphasis on maximum resistance exercises) resulted in improved explosive power in ski jumpers even at lower-body weights. These changes are in accordance with the change in ski jump techniques.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1533-4287
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of strength and conditioning research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26691406
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001046