U Wisløff1, C Castagna, J Helgerud, R Jones, J Hoff. 1. Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Trondheim, Norway. Ulrik.Wisloff@medisin.ntnu.no
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A high level of strength is inherent in elite soccer play, but the relation between maximal strength and sprint and jumping performance has not been studied thoroughly. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether maximal strength correlates with sprint and vertical jump height in elite male soccer players. METHODS: Seventeen international male soccer players (mean (SD) age 25.8 (2.9) years, height 177.3 (4.1) cm, weight 76.5 (7.6) kg, and maximal oxygen uptake 65.7 (4.3) ml/kg/min) were tested for maximal strength in half squats and sprinting ability (0-30 m and 10 m shuttle run sprint) and vertical jumping height. RESULT: There was a strong correlation between maximal strength in half squats and sprint performance and jumping height. CONCLUSIONS: Maximal strength in half squats determines sprint performance and jumping height in high level soccer players. High squat strength did not imply reduced maximal oxygen consumption. Elite soccer players should focus on maximal strength training, with emphasis on maximal mobilisation of concentric movements, which may improve their sprinting and jumping performance.
BACKGROUND: A high level of strength is inherent in elite soccer play, but the relation between maximal strength and sprint and jumping performance has not been studied thoroughly. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether maximal strength correlates with sprint and vertical jump height in elite male soccer players. METHODS: Seventeen international male soccer players (mean (SD) age 25.8 (2.9) years, height 177.3 (4.1) cm, weight 76.5 (7.6) kg, and maximal oxygen uptake 65.7 (4.3) ml/kg/min) were tested for maximal strength in half squats and sprinting ability (0-30 m and 10 m shuttle run sprint) and vertical jumping height. RESULT: There was a strong correlation between maximal strength in half squats and sprint performance and jumping height. CONCLUSIONS: Maximal strength in half squats determines sprint performance and jumping height in high level soccer players. High squat strength did not imply reduced maximal oxygen consumption. Elite soccer players should focus on maximal strength training, with emphasis on maximal mobilisation of concentric movements, which may improve their sprinting and jumping performance.
Authors: Wigand Poppendieck; Melissa Wegmann; Alexander Ferrauti; Michael Kellmann; Mark Pfeiffer; Tim Meyer Journal: Sports Med Date: 2016-02 Impact factor: 11.136
Authors: Esteban M Gorostiaga; Iñaki Llodio; Javier Ibáñez; Cristina Granados; Ion Navarro; Maite Ruesta; Henry Bonnabau; Mikel Izquierdo Journal: Eur J Appl Physiol Date: 2009-03-26 Impact factor: 3.078
Authors: Rafael A Casuso; Lars Melskens; Thomas Bruhn; Niels H Secher; Nikolai Baastrup Nordsborg Journal: Eur J Appl Physiol Date: 2013-12-11 Impact factor: 3.078