The Effects of Surface Composition on 6-weeks of Plyometric Training

International journal of kinesiology and sports science

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Cameron D. Addie¹  Richard S. Farley¹  Sandra L. Stevens²  Halle J. Brandt³  Jocelyn E. Arnett⁴  Jennifer L. Caputo¹ 

[1]Health and Human Performance, Middle Tennessee State University

[2]Health Science and Nursing, Belmont University

[3]Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University

[4]Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 540 North 16th Street, Lincoln

关键词: Plyometric Exercise;    Fatigue;    Muscle Fatigue;    Wood;    Wrestling;    Young Adult;   

DOI  :  10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.10n.4p.64

来源: Australian International Academic Centre PTY. LTD.

【 摘 要 】

Background: Plyometric training programs may be performed on a hard surface or a softsurface to target specific training adaptations and enhance jump performance. However, it isunknown how surface compliance impacts jump performance. Objective: To compare changesin horizontal lower body power following a 6-week plyometric training program performed ona soft surface (n = 9) and a hard surface (n = 11). Methods: This was a quasi-experimentalstudy. University students (N = 20; males = 11, females = 9; age: 20.4 ± 3.7 yr; body mass:68.4 ± 12.5 kg; height 1.7 ± 0.1 m) with a history of being physically active volunteered toparticipate. Participants performed an initial pre-test standing long jump (SLJ), measured incentimeters (cm), then went through an accommodation period to be familiarized with trainingdemands. A post-accommodation pre-test for SLJ was then completed. After the accommodationperiod, a 6-week plyometric training program was conducted. Following the completion of thetraining, a post-test was performed. The SLJ distance was analyzed with a 2 (surface) x 2 (time)repeated measures ANOVA. Results: There was no interaction for surface, but there was a maineffect for time. Both training groups improved jump distance from pre- (soft surface = 191.6± 34.6 cm, hard surface = 216.1 ± 25.4 cm) to post-test (soft surface = 205.7 ± 38.8 cm, hardsurface = 227.2 ± 23.4 cm). Conclusion: Practitioners designing plyometric training programsto increase lower body horizontal power may perform the training sessions on a soft surface or ahard surface and see similar improvements in horizontal jump performance.

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