FORCE-VELOCITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPRINTING AND JUMPING TESTING PROCEDURES

Authors

Ioannis Stavridis, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, GreeceFollow
Angela TsopanidouFollow
Charilaos TsolakisFollow
Elias ZacharogiannisFollow
Panagiotis KoulouvarisFollow
Giorgos ParadisisFollow

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Paper

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the mechanical characteristics of the horizontal and vertical Force-velocity (F-v) profile as well as the performance variables of the sprinting and jumping testing procedures. Twenty high-level sprinters performed two maximal sprints and squat jumps against multiple external loads. Our main findings revealed very large correlations for maximal mechanical power output (P_max) (r=0.72), as well as for performance variables between the sprinting and jumping tasks (r=-0.81) and large correlations for maximal velocity (V₀) (r=0.66). The maximal force (F₀) and the slope of the F-v relationship (F-v slope) were not significantly correlated between both tasks. These results suggest that both testing procedures should be performed in order to gain a deeper insight into the maximal mechanical properties and function of the lower-body muscles in high-level sprinters.

Recommended Citation

Stavridis, Ioannis; Tsopanidou, Angela; Tsolakis, Charilaos; Zacharogiannis, Elias; Koulouvaris, Panagiotis; and Paradisis, Giorgos (2020) "FORCE-VELOCITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPRINTING AND JUMPING TESTING PROCEDURES," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 38: Iss. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol38/iss1/5