Slow-Speed Compared With Fast-Speed Eccentric Muscle Actions Are Detrimental to Jump Performance in Elite Soccer Players In-Season

Nick Segers; Mark Waldron; Louis Howe; Stephen David Patterson; Jason Moran; Ben Jones; Dawson J Kidgell; Jamie Tallent

doi:10.1123/ijspp.2021-0542

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Slow-Speed Compared With Fast-Speed Eccentric Muscle Actions Are Detrimental to Jump Performance in Elite Soccer Players In-Season

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Slow-Speed Compared With Fast-Speed Eccentric Muscle Actions Are Detrimental to Jump Performance in Elite Soccer Players In-Season

Nick Segers, Mark Waldron, Louis Howe, Stephen David Patterson, Jason Moran, Ben Jones, Dawson J Kidgell and Jamie Tallent

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol.17(9), pp.1425-1431

2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2021-0542

PMID: 35894997

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Abstract

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lengthening contractions

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jumping

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 London
Mark Waldron (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Louis Howe (Author) - University of Essex
Stephen David Patterson (Author) - St Mary's University Twickenham London
Jason Moran (Author) - University of Essex
Ben Jones (Author) - Leeds Beckett University
Dawson J Kidgell (Author) - Monash University
Jamie Tallent (Author) - University of Essex
Publication details: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol.17(9), pp.1425-1431
Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.
Date published: 2022
DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2021-0542
ISSN: 1555-0273
PMID: 35894997
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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