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Why Should Athletes Brake Fast? Influence of Eccentric Velocity on Concentric Performance During Countermovement Jumps at Different Loads.

Jose Luis Hernández-DavóRafael SabidoManuel Omar-GarcíaDaniel A Boullosa
Published in: International journal of sports physiology and performance (2024)
Contrary to current practices, the current study highlights the need for performing the eccentric phase of loaded countermovement jumps, a common exercise performed by athletes for both training and evaluation purposes, as fast as possible. This allows not only a greater eccentric work but also improved concentric performance.
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