Vertical-jump Tests: A Critical Review

Klavora, Peter

doi:10.1519/1533-4295(2000)022<0070:vjtacr>2.0.co;2

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“…In addition to using a more standardized testing protocol, researchers may consider using other methods of assessing vertical jump besides the Vertec. Although this device is commonly used in research studies, it has its weaknesses as a testing instrument [26][27][28][29]. Future studies might benefit from using videography in addition to the Vertec, as well as providing a familiarization session for vertical jump testing [30].…”

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A pilot study involving the effect of two different complex training protocols on lower body power

Smith¹,

Lyons²,

Hannon³

2018

Hum Mov.

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Purpose. Complex training (CT) involves the coupling of two exercises ostensibly to enhance the effect of the second exercise. Typically, the first exercise is a strength exercise and the second exercise is a power exercise involving similar muscles. In most cases, CT is designed to enhance power. The purpose of this study was twofold. First, this study was designed to determine if lower body power could be enhanced using complex training protocols. Second, this study investigated whether the inclusion of a power exercise instead of a strength exercise as the first exercise in CT would produce differences in lower body power. Methods. Thirty-six recreationally-trained men and women aged 20 to 29 years attending a college physical education course were randomly assigned to one of three groups: squat and countermovement squat jumps (SSJ), kettlebell swings and countermovement squat jumps (KSJ), and a control (CON). Training involving CT lasted 6 weeks. All participants were pre-and posttested for vertical jump performance in order to assess lower body power. Results. Vertical jump scores improved for all groups (p < 0.01). The results also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences between group scores across time (p = 0.215). The statistical power for this analysis was low (0.312), most likely due to the small sample size. However, the results did reveal a trend suggesting that the training improvements were greater for both the SSJ and KSJ groups compared with the CON (by 171% and 107%, respectively) although significance was not reached. Conclusions. Due to the observed trend, a replication of this study with a greater number of participants over a longer period of time is warranted.

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A pilot study involving the effect of two different complex training protocols on lower body power

Smith¹,

Lyons²,

Hannon³

2018

Hum Mov.

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“…Portanto, se faz necessário desenvolver e aplicar métodos e testes precisos e con áveis que realmente avaliem o fenômeno desejado. No que se diz respeito à avaliação de potência de membros inferiores, a altura do salto vertical é um dos parâmetros mais utilizados e possui vários métodos de aferição 8 , dentre eles os métodos utilizados nessa pesquisa.…”

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“…Especi camente para o esporte, a altura do salto vertical tem sido utilizada como uma medida para estimar a força e potência dos membros inferiores [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] . Dado o predomínio da medida do salto vertical na área do treinamento de força e condicionamento físico, se faz necessário que metodologias utilizadas para esta aferição sejam con áveis 1,[8][9] .…”

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“…Para a quanti cação da altura de saltos verticais, uma série de testes de laboratório e de campo tem sido apresentada na literatura 8 . Em laboratório, a quanti cação da altura do salto pode ser realizada com a utilização de plataforma de forças [1][2]10 .…”

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“…Em laboratório, a quanti cação da altura do salto pode ser realizada com a utilização de plataforma de forças [1][2]10 . Embora as plataformas de força proporcionem uma medida mais precisa e acurada, elas tendem a ser mais caras e, portanto, de menos acesso para a maioria dos praticantes de esportes 8 .…”

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