Examining isokinetic knee peak torque and time to peak torque as predictors of vertical jump height in division I men's basketball players.

ABSTRACT: The vertical jump (VJ) is one of the most important movements for basketball athletes and therefore determining modifiable predictors of the VJ would aid substantially in crafting more effective training regimens. The purpose of this study was to determine if isokinetic quadriceps strength and torque predict VJ height and which characteristics and testing speed is the strongest predictor of VJ height. Fifteen subjects (age: 18.5 ± 1.0 years, height: 195.9 ± 6.9 cm, weight: 96.2 ± 13.7 kg) from a single Division I men's basketball team were recruited for this study. All participants performed a standing vertical jump with arm-swing to assess their maximum VJ height. Participants also completed an isokinetic knee extension strength protocol that included testing at multiple speeds. Pearson a

SUBMITTER: Westwood C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11961005 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature