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Eccentric Strength Development: Specific Means for Specific Strength for the Jumps by Dave Kerin

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:36:05 +0000

This 8 minute teaser clip is from a lecture given by USATF high jump event chair, Dave Kerin, about eccentric strength development for jumping. In this lecture, Dave speaks about the role of eccentric strength in jumping and the best means to train it in a specific manner that will benefit jump performance.

2008 Olympic Champion Steve Hooker Weight Session

pvn — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:42:07 +0000

There is an interesting discussion about this video on the Pole Vault Power Message Boards. Overall, an unique look at a weight room session of Olympic Champion Steve Hooker.
Hooker is coached by Russian-turned-Aussie coach Alex Parnov, who also coached world champion Dimitri Markov, former world record-holder Emma George and Olympic silver medallist Tatiana Grigorieva.

Acute Effects of Passive Muscle Stretching on Sprint Performance

pvn — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:07:22 +0000

By A. Nelson, N. Driscoll, D. Landin, M. Young, I. Schexnayder

The results of previous research have shown that passive muscle stretching can dimish the peak force output of subsequent maximal isometric, concentric and stretch-shortening contractions. The aim of this study was to establish whether the deleterious effects of passive stretching seen in laboratory settings would be manifest in a performance setting.

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Strength Training for Speed Development

pvn — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:04:53 +0000

By Harry Mara

There is no question about it! The stronger you are the faster you will be able to run. It’s as simple as that!! Does that mean that the strongest person I the world can be fastest man in the world? Let’s take a closer look at strength training for speed improvement.

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Static Stretching Impairs Sprint Performance

pvn — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:00:43 +0000

By J. Winchester, A. Nelson, D. Landin, M. Young, and I. Schexnayder

Previous research has show that static stretching can diminish the peak force output of stretch-shortening cycle actions while performing dynamic warm-up protocol has been shown to enhance performance in similar activities.

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Effects of Plyometric, Weight, and Plyometric-Weight Training on Anaerobic Power & Muscular Strength

pvn — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:45:08 +0000

By Rahman Rahimi and Naser Behpur

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 3 different training protocols- plyometric training, weight training, and their combination on the vertical jump performance, anaerobic power and muscular strength.

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Alternate Methods for Developing Strength, Power, and Mobility

pvn — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:33:15 +0000

By Dan A. Pfaff

During the last two decades no biomotor quality has been explored in scientific research studies more than strength. We have seen entire industries evolve around this concept through the endless search for an easier, faster way to athletic excellence. Machines, drugs, nutritional supplements, training programs, exercise routines, etc. have been examined, proposed, and exulted by just about anyone actively involved with physical culture.

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Role of the Mid-Torso in Speed Development

pvn — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:00:30 +0000

Most sports encompass relatively large movements of the trunk. Since the trunk segment has a large mass, great demands are exerted on the trunk musculature, particularly if the trunk movements are to be performed with high accelerations. Also the trunk has a critical role in the maintenance of stability and balance when performing movements with the extremities.

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