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 BoullosaPublished 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.