by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Aug 28, 2018 | Performance, Vertical Jump
A quick post highlighting some of the key differences between depth jumps and drop jumps. Depth Jump Drop Jump Drop Height 75 cm-1.1 m 30-60 cm Amount of Knee Flexion Upon Take-Off The knees are allowed to bend as much as the athlete prefers to obtain maximal jump...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Jun 29, 2018 | baseball, Performance, Vertical Jump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b3lwWxzSLM For more read: Soria-Gila, M. A., Chirosa, I. J., Bautista, I. J., Baena, S., & Chirosa, L. J. (2015). Effects of Variable Resistance Training on Maximal Strength. Journal of Strength and Conditioning...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Oct 13, 2017 | Vertical Jump
Glute-ham-gastroc raise (image from http://www.your-workout.com/all-exercise-list/natural-glute-hamstring-raise/) A 2017 research study published in the journal of strength and conditioning examined whether adding the glute-ham raise to a typical training program...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Jun 23, 2017 | baseball, Performance, Vertical Jump
Effects of various training interventions on rate of force development Introduction: Athletic success often depends on an individual’s ability to exhibit explosive strength. Explosive strength is the ability to rapidly generate force, often from a state of complete...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Jun 10, 2017 | Performance, Vertical Jump
Bogdanis, Tsoukos, Kaloheri, Terzis, Veligekas, & Brown (2017), compared unilateral and bilateral plyometric training on jumping performance and strength. The study consisted of 15 education students (age range: 18.2-25.8 years, 8 male, 7 female). They were...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | May 29, 2017 | Performance, Vertical Jump
Article Review: Oral Adenosine-5′-triphosphate (ATP) Administration Increases Postexercise ATP Levels, Muscle Excitability, and Athletic Performance Following a Repeated Sprint Bout. (see below for full citation) Introduction: Adenosine-5’ -triphosphate (ATP) is best...
