2021, Volume 13, Issue 3
The relationship between vertical jump performance during different training periods and results of 200m-sprint
Pawel Siembida1, Magdalena Zawadka2, Piotr Gawda2
1Department of Sports Medicine, Interdisciplinary Scientific Group of Sports Medicine, Medical University of Lublin
2Department of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin
Author for correspondence: Magdalena Zawadka; Department of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin; email: magdalenazawdka91@gmail.com
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Abstract
Background: The purpose of the current study was to investigate: (1) differences between three types of countermovement jumps (CMJ), (2) development of lower-body strength during training periods, and (3) relationship between 200m personal best results and jumping ability in sprinters.
Material and methods: A total of 14 male sprinters from local university academic sport club participated in the study. Athletes performed three variants of CMJ: with arm swing (AS), without AS, and from a maximal squat position. We took measures two times: during the active rest period and the final phase of the preparatory period. For measurements the Optojump photoelectric cell system was used. Statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05.
Results: Effect of the training period and jump variant was shown on all jump parameters (height, total energy, and specific energy; p<0.001). Personal best 200m time was significantly correlated only with total energy in both training periods in all jump variants.
Conclusions: According to the results obtained in this study, we conclude that: (1) jumping parameters depends on CMJ variants, (2) jumping abilities improved during sprinter training, (3) 200m-sprint PB are related to total energy, but not with specific energy and jump height.
Key words: biomechanics, physical performance, countermovement jump, sprint, jumping ability