Abstract
The purpose of this research was to examine the effectiveness of a 6-week plyometric training period on power production of the posterior shoulder and elbow musculature. Twenty-eight normal college-aged volunteers (5 men, 23 women) were divided into control and plyometric training groups. Both groups were pre- and posttested using shoulder and elbow iso-kinetic tests and the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test. The plyometric training group (n = 13) showed significant improvement in the power generated in the elbow extensor muscles; however, no other significant changes were observed within this group. The control group (n = 15) showed no significant changes in power output over the course of this study. It was concluded that plyometric training of the upper extremity enhances power production of the elbow extensor muscles. Therefore, plyometrics may help improve performance in overhead sports that require power.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 129-134 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2005 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Keywords
- Plyometrics
- Power
- Stretch-shortening cycle
- Upper extremity