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TRAINING TO JUMP HIGHER.

Authors :
SHEPHERD, JOHN
Source :
Track Coach; Spring2022, Issue 239, p7645-7647, 3p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article offers tips on how to effectively train high jump athletes. Also cited are how to develop the athletes' takeoff power like weights, ballistic training, pfyometrics, and complex training, the role of the Achilles tendon in achieving higher jumps, and how increased levels of pre-activity and eccentric phase muscle activity are linked to major increase in concentric vertical jump performance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10858792
Issue :
239
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Track Coach
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
156183115