The Difference Between Countermovement and Squat Jump Performances: A Review of Underlying Mechanisms With Practical Applications
The Difference Between Countermovement and Squat Jump Performances: A Review of Underlying Mechanisms With Practical Applications
Bas van Hooren,J. Zolotarjova
2017 · DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001913
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 264 Citations
TLDR
It is concluded that the difference in performance may primarily be related to the greater uptake of muscle slack and the buildup of stimulation during the countermovement in a CMJ, and training protocols might concentrate on attaining a smaller difference between the jumps.