The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2000 · 303 citations · 0 references
EducationKinesiologySports MedicineAthletic TrainingExercise PhysiologyPhysical ActivityAthletic PerformanceExercise InterventionsPhysical FitnessResistance TrainingStrength ConditioningStrength TrainingJump Test PerformanceJumping AbilityJumping AdaptationsJumping SkillsMaximal Strength DevelopmentPlyometric ExerciseTraining ProtocolsVertical Jump Biomechanics
ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 3 different training protocols—plyometric training, weight training, and their combination—on selected parameters of vertical jump performance and leg strength. Forty-one men were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 groups: plyometric training