2000•The Journal of Strength and Conditioning ResearchRequires access

Evaluation of Plyometric Exercise Training, Weight Training, and Their Combination on Vertical Jumping Performance and Leg Strength

Ioannis G. Fatouros, Athanasios Z. Jamurtas, Diamanda Leontsini, Kyriakos Taxildaris, Nikolaos Aggelousis, Nikos Kostopoulos, Philip John Buckenmeyer

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ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 3 different training protocols—plyometric training, weight training, and their combination—on selected parameters of vertical jump performance and leg strength. Forty-one men were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 groups: plyometric training

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Key concepts: Plyometrics, Jumping, Strength training, Training (meteorology), Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Physical therapy, Psychology, Medicine