1996•The Journal of Strength and Conditioning ResearchRequires access

Improving Vertical Jump Performance Through General, Special, and Specific Strength Training: A Brief Review

Daniel J. Baker

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ABSTRACTVertical jump ability is a requirement for success in a number of sports. This paper reviews three broad categories of strength training methods by which vertical jump ability is commonly improved. It examines a theoretical rationale for a strength training program by identifying the neurome

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Key concepts: Vertical jump, Training (meteorology), Strength training, Jump, Computer science, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Medicine, Meteorology