Acute effects of voluntary isometric contractions at maximal shortening vs. ballistic stretching on flexibility, strength and jump.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Isometric training is used in sport, conventional physical activity and rehabilitation. Understandably, there is a great deal of research related to its effect on performance. It is known that the length of the muscle at the moment of contraction is a determinant of strength levels. In the literature we find research on isometric training in short muscle lengths, although it has not been studied in maximally shortened positions or the acute effects that occur after its application. Ballistic stretching (BS) is also popular in sport. Their execution involves actively reaching maximally shortened muscle positions. So far, isometric training has not been compared with protocols involving ballistic stretching. Considering the above, the aim of the present study was to invest

SUBMITTER: Hernandez-Trujillo JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11296302 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature