Open AccessExplosive strength evolution of Romanian professional rugby players – Backs
Author(s) -
Alexandru Oprean,
Alexandru-Rareş Puni,
Ungurean Bogdan-Constantin,
Adrian Cojocariu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
new trends and issues proceedings on humanities and social sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2547-8818
DOI - 10.18844/prosoc.v8i2.6159
Subject(s) - jump , plyometrics , explosive strength , explosive material , league , jumping , squat , physical medicine and rehabilitation , medicine , physics , history , physiology , archaeology , quantum mechanics , astronomy
The purpose of this study is to highlight the evolution of the explosive strength in the 4-year interval of the backs compartment and the level of adaptation to the game requirements. The hypothesis in this study is that the explosive strength of the lower limbs in rugby backs developed during the past 4 years, trying to keep up with the higher needs in the first Romanian league. Explosive power was measured using the ‘Just Jump System’, which is a plyometric test mat on which the players conducted a set of three tests: squat jump, control movement jump and free jump. The forwards significantly improved their explosive strength in a 4-year period. Although the total body mass got bigger, the players managed to improve their lower limbs’ explosive strength; this fact proves a good physical adaptation to the requirements of the rugby game.
Keywords: Power, jump.