Mentor/s
Dr. Christopher Taber
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
This study looked to determine the relationship between vertical jump height and the muscle snatch as a marker of readiness in male and female weightlifters. The sport of weightlifting depends on leg and hip strength for generating large ground reaction forces in a short time frame. Vertical jumps are biomechanically similar to weightlifting movements, making it a beneficial alternative to having athletes regularly perform 1RM max in training. The dynamic multi joint performance of the static, countermovement, and depth jump can be used to monitor and evaluate readiness in male and female weightlifters.
College and Major available
Exercise Science BS
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building
Start Day/Time
4-29-2022 1:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-29-2022 4:00 PM
Muscle Snatch as an Indicator of Readiness in Weightlifters
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building
This study looked to determine the relationship between vertical jump height and the muscle snatch as a marker of readiness in male and female weightlifters. The sport of weightlifting depends on leg and hip strength for generating large ground reaction forces in a short time frame. Vertical jumps are biomechanically similar to weightlifting movements, making it a beneficial alternative to having athletes regularly perform 1RM max in training. The dynamic multi joint performance of the static, countermovement, and depth jump can be used to monitor and evaluate readiness in male and female weightlifters.
Students' Information
Mary K. Hughes, Exercise Science major, class of 2022.