Want to jump higher? A recent 8 week study on female volleyball players compared strength training alone vs. strength plus drop jumps at different heights (Sotiropoulos et al., 2022). The results were clear
• Vertical jump increased +3.6–17.4%, with the biggest gains in
optimal and higher drop heights.
• RSI improved +19.6–33.9%, but only in the higher drop group.
• Half-squat strength went up +17–19% across all groups.
The takeaway…pairing plyometrics with strength training produces better results than strength alone, and the height you
• RSI improved +19.6–33.9%, but only in the higher drop group.
• Half-squat strength went up +17–19% across all groups.
The takeaway…pairing plyometrics with strength training produces better results than strength alone, and the height you
choose matters.
Optimal or slightly higher drop heights delivered the best combination of power and reactivity.
These are the kind of details I break down in Speed Kills, learn more about Acceleration & Max Velocity Mechanics,
Force, Strength & Plyometric Integration.
Optimal or slightly higher drop heights delivered the best combination of power and reactivity.
These are the kind of details I break down in Speed Kills, learn more about Acceleration & Max Velocity Mechanics,
Force, Strength & Plyometric Integration.
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