Open AccessEffects of Assisted Jumping on Vertical Jump Parameters
Author(s) -
Tai T. Tran,
Lee E. Brown,
Jared W. Coburn,
Scott K. Lynn,
Nicole C. Dabbs
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
current sports medicine reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.424
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1537-8918
pISSN - 1537-890X
DOI - 10.1249/jsr.0b013e31825640bb
Subject(s) - jump , plyometrics , jumping , vertical jump , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , training (meteorology) , physiology , physics , quantum mechanics , meteorology
Vertical jumping ability is a critical skill for success in many sports. Previous studies have reported conflicting results on the effects of heavy-load, light-load, contrast, or plyometric training to improve vertical jump height. A novel jump training method, using assistance via elastic cords or an absolute weight, has received little attention. These studies, using an overspeed paradigm, support assistance as an effective training method compared with free or overload jump training. However, there is a lack of investigation and standardization related to the critical assisted jump training variables of frequency, intensity (assistance level), volume, and rest. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to provide an overview of assisted jump training, associated variables, and potential benefits to enhance vertical jump height.