
Plyometric Terminology 101: Jump, Hop, and Bound Explained
Whether you’re building a plyometric progression, designing a rehab protocol, or analyzing force plate data, understanding the basic movement
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Whether you’re building a plyometric progression, designing a rehab protocol, or analyzing force plate data, understanding the basic movement
Lower-limb power, sprinting, and endurance are critical for soccer performance and success at the elite level. Plyometric jump training (PJT)
Maximal strength assessments are critical in sport performance monitoring and program design. Isometric tests like the Isometric Squat (ISQ) and
Deceleration is key for team sport performance and is associated with high mechanical loads. Noncontact ACL injuries often occur during
Coaches and athletes have debated the so-called “anabolic window," whether consuming protein immediately before or after training matters for
Injury is the leading cause of runners discontinuing training. Despite widespread adoption of wearable devices and load-monitoring tools designed to
When it comes to sprint programming, there is no shortage of methods and variables to consider. Each session type should
ACL injuries are common in basketball and re-injury rates remain high, especially among youth athletes. Force plate jump testing can
For decades, the NBA Combine has been a showcase for elite prospects, where a 40-inch vertical can turn a fringe
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a popular neuromuscular monitoring tool, but its long-term utility in sprinters hasn’t been clearly
The NBA off-season is here, which means plenty of social media photos of players training in the sand. But this
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common issues in field and court sports. The biceps femoris long head (BFL)