Relationship between vertical and horizontal force-velocity-power profiles in various sports and levels of practice.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed (i) to explore the relationship between vertical (jumping) and horizontal (sprinting) force-velocity-power (FVP) mechanical profiles in a large range of sports and levels of practice, and (ii) to provide a large database to serve as a reference of the FVP profile for all sports and levels tested. A total of 553 participants (333 men, 220 women) from 14 sport disciplines and all levels of practice participated in this study. Participants performed squat jumps (SJ) against multiple external loads (vertical) and linear 30-40 m sprints (horizontal). The vertical and horizontal FVP profile (i.e., theoretical maximal values of force (F ₀), velocity (v ₀), and power (P _max)) as well as main performance variables (unloaded SJ h

SUBMITTER: Jimenez-Reyes P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6238764 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature