Effects of plyometric jump training on the reactive strength index in healthy individuals across the lifespan: a systematic review with meta-analysis

R Ramirez-Campillo, RK Thapa, J Afonso… - Sports Medicine, 2023 - Springer
Background The reactive strength index (RSI) is meaningfully associated with independent
markers of athletic (eg, linear sprint speed) and neuromuscular performance [eg, stretch …

Plyometric-jump training effects on physical fitness and sport-specific performance according to maturity: a systematic review with meta-analysis

R Ramirez-Campillo, A Sortwell, J Moran, J Afonso… - Sports medicine …, 2023 - Springer
Background Among youth, plyometric-jump training (PJT) may provide a safe, accessible,
and time-efficient training method. Less is known on PJT effectiveness according to the …

A systematic review with meta-analysis on the effects of plyometric-jump training on the physical fitness of combat sport athletes

A Ojeda-Aravena, T Herrera-Valenzuela… - Sports, 2023 - mdpi.com
We aimed to assess the athletic performance changes in combat sport athletes (CoSAs)
after plyometric-jump training (PJT), compared to control conditions, through a systematic …

Effects of plyometric training on technical skill performance among athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

N Deng, KG Soh, B Abdullah, D Huang, W ** review
RK Thapa, A Weldon, TT Freitas, D Boullosa… - Sports medicine …, 2024 - Springer
Background The complex-contrast training (CCT) method utilizes two exercises with different
loads and movement velocities in a set-by-set fashion to induce multiple neuromuscular …

Effects of upper-body plyometric training on physical fitness in healthy youth and young adult participants: A systematic review with meta-analysis

E Garcia-Carrillo, R Ramirez-Campillo, RK Thapa… - Sports medicine …, 2023 - Springer
Background Upper-body plyometric training (UBPT) is a commonly used training method,
yet its effects on physical fitness are inconsistent and there is a lack of comprehensive …

A narrative review of velocity-based training best practice: the importance of contraction intent versus movement speed

DG Behm, A Konrad, M Nakamura… - Applied Physiology …, 2024 - cdnsciencepub.com
Explosive movements requiring high force and power outputs are integral to many sports,
posing distinct challenges for the neuromuscular system. Traditional resistance training can …

Effects of plyometric training on health-related physical fitness in untrained participants: a systematic review and meta-analysis

N Deng, KG Soh, BB Abdullah, D Huang, F Xu… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Plyometric training (PT) is an effective training method for improving physical fitness among
trained individuals; however, its impact on health-related physical fitness in untrained …