Journal article
Slow-Speed Compared With Fast-Speed Eccentric Muscle Actions Are Detrimental to Jump Performance in Elite Soccer Players In-Season
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol.17(9), pp.1425-1431
2022
Abstract
Purpose: To examine the effect of fast-speed vs. slow-speed eccentric muscle actions resistance training on lower-body strength, vertical jump height, sprint speed and COD performance in elite soccer players during a competitive season.
Methods: Twenty-two elite soccer players, from a single team, were randomly selected to groups that undertook either 1 s (fast speed [1S]) or 4 s (slow speed [4S]) eccentric resistance training during the in-season period. A five-week programme was conducted during an elite top division European League soccer season. Performance measures, including predicted one repetition maximum (1RM) back squat, countermovement jump (CMJ), 20 m sprint and change of direction (COD) were tested before and after the intervention period. Total match and training running distance and muscle soreness were also recorded during each week of the intervention.
Results: An ANCOVA showed significant group effects (P = 0.01) for CMJ with a greater jump height in the 1S group post-intervention (95% CI [1.1 to 6.9 cm]). Despite an overall increase in 1RM pre- to post-training (95% CI [10.0 kg to 15.3 Kg], ES: 0.69), there were no significant differences (P > 0.05) between groups after the intervention. Similarly, there were no differences between groups for COD, 20 m sprint or muscle soreness.
Conclusion: Faster eccentric muscle actions may be superior for increasing jumping movements in elite soccer players in-season.
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- Title
- Slow-Speed Compared With Fast-Speed Eccentric Muscle Actions Are Detrimental to Jump Performance in Elite Soccer Players In-Season
- Authors
- Nick Segers (Author) - St Mary's University Twickenham LondonMark Waldron (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyLouis Howe (Author) - University of EssexStephen David Patterson (Author) - St Mary's University Twickenham LondonJason Moran (Author) - University of EssexBen Jones (Author) - Leeds Beckett UniversityDawson J Kidgell (Author) - Monash UniversityJamie Tallent (Author) - University of Essex
- Publication details
- International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol.17(9), pp.1425-1431
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics, Inc.
- DOI
- 10.1123/ijspp.2021-0542
- ISSN
- 1555-0273
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99640275702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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