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Temporal And Emg Relationships Among The Phases Of Vertical And Depth Jumps, Amanda Albright
Temporal And Emg Relationships Among The Phases Of Vertical And Depth Jumps, Amanda Albright
Masters Theses
Plyometric exercises blend speed and strength training and are often used to help an athlete reach his or her ultimate power potential. Specifically, plyometric training is a technique that enhances neuromuscular excitability, which may in tum increase the ability to achieve a greater work output.
The purpose of this study was to examine the temporal and EMG differences between two different jumping techniques: a vertical jump and depth jumps of varying heights. The study consisted of 20 female physical education majors grouped as skilled or unskilled. Temporal and EMG data were collected for (a) the duration of time spent in …