Evaluation of speed-strength abilities of all-around athletes of different qualifications

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PhD, Associate Professor G.V. Dubinin1
PhD, Associate Professor S.V. Zaitsev1
Dr. Hab. V.D. Kryazhev2
1Smolensk State University of Sports, Smolensk
2Federal Science Center of Physical Culture and Sport (VNIIFK), Moscow

Keywords: speed-power abilities, Optojump Next, heptathlon, decathlon, vertical jump by counter-movement.

Evaluation of speed and strength abilities of multi-athletes using the Optojump Next system based on the results of the "CMJ Free Arms" and "Stiffness" tests allows you to quickly identify the level of special physical fitness of athletes of different skill levels and can be recommended for practical use.

References

  1. Glatthorn J.F., Gouge S., Nussbaumer S., Stauffacher S., Impellizzeri F.M., Maffiuletti N.A. (2011). Validity and reliability of Optojump photoelectric cells for estimating vertical jump height. J Strength Cond Res. 2011 Feb;25 (2):556-60. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181ccb18d. PMID: 20647944.