How Muscles Maximize Performance in Accelerated Sprinting
We sought to provide a more comprehensive understanding of how the individual leg muscles act…
Specificity of Strength Exercises to Improve Acceleration
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to use musculoskeletal modelling to examine the specificity…
Plyometric Training and Performance in Basketball
Abstract: There is a growing body of experimental evidence examining the effects of plyometric jump…
Effects of a Plyometrics Intervention Program on Sprint Performance
To determine the effects of a sprint-specific plyometrics program on sprint performance, an 8-week training…
Activation of the Gluteus Maximus During Performance of the Back Squat, Split Squat, and Barbell Hip Thrust and the Relationship with Maximal Sprinting
The purpose of this research was to compare muscle activation of the gluteus maximus and…
Effects of 10 Months of Speed, Functional, and Traditional Strength Training on Strength, Linear Sprint, Change of Direction, and Jump Performance in Trained Adolescent Soccer Players
The current study aimed to compare the effects of plyometric and sprint vs. functional vs….
Sprinting Velocity and Post Activation Potentiation
Abstract: An acute increase in maximum strength, power, or speed following a conditioning contraction known…
Acute Effects of Sprinting with Motorized Assistance
Although assisted sprinting has become popular for training maximum velocity, the acute effects are not…
Sprint Running With a Body-Weight Supporting Kite Reduces Ground Contact Time in Well-Trained Sprinters
It is well founded that ground contact time is the crucial part of sprinting because…
Practices of Strength and Conditioning Coaches in Professional Sports
The practices of strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches have been reported in various professional sports….
Body Composition and Sprint Performance
It is generally believed that more muscle mass in the lower body reflects more muscular…
Meta-analysis of Overspeed Training (Towing) on Sprint Performance
Overspeed-based training is widely used to improve athletes’ maximum running speed and towing systems are…
Overspeed Training with Towing
Overspeed-based training is widely used to improve athletes’ maximum running speed and towing systems are…
Specificity of Sprint and Agility Training
The purpose of this study was to determine if straight sprint training transferred to agility…