Optimal Drop Height in Prepubertal Boys Is Revealed by the Performance in Squat Jump

Optimal Drop Height in Prepubertal Boys Is Revealed by the Performance in Squat Jump

Drop jump (DJ) performance gain with increasing drop height is well documented in adults, but there is still no clear evidence of such gain in children. This study aimed to examine the differences in DJ performance gain in male adults and prepubescent boys by comparing drop heights tailored to each...

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Main Authors: Eleni Bassa, Ilias Adamopoulos, Vassilios Panoutsakopoulos, Anthi Xenofondos, Athanasios Yannakos, Christos Galazoulas, Dimitrios A. Patikas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Sports
Subjects:
vertical jump
development
age differences
stretch-shortening cycle
performance
ground reaction forces
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/11/1/1

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https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/11/1/1

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