Determining the optimal duration of plyometric training for enhancing vertical jump performance: a systematic review and meta analysis
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2023
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Introduction. Plyometric training is done in many ways, but countermovement jumps and squat jumps are easy and
safe methods involving minimal use of equipment to increase lower body muscular power. There is enough evidence
in the literature to support the notion that plyometric training increases vertical jump height. But the combination of
countermovement jumps and squat jumps and its impact on vertical jump height is still unclear.
Purpose. Therefore, to examine the importance of various plyometric training techniques, this meta-analytical
evaluation was created.
Materials and Methods. PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar databases were searched through August 2022.
Empirical studies are expressed in the English language and issued within the last twenty-eight years. Included squat
jump and countermovement jump interventions for improving vertical jump height. The studies used a training duration
of a minimum of four weeks or above involving a control group included. As an approach to plyometric training that
raises vertical jump height, the effects of countermovement jump and squat jump training were evaluated. To assess the
level of heterogeneity, the I2
statistics were utilized. The value of I2 above 75% indicates significant heterogeneity and
leads to the subgroup analysis method. Summary effects were calculated using standardized mean difference. With the
help of the Cochrane tool, the risk of bias was assessed.
Results. The 22 study results all met the enclosure criteria. The meta-analysis indicated that the total impact of squat
jumps training had high effects on vertical jump height [Effect Size = 0.96, (95% CI,0.57 to 1.35)]. A moderate degree
[Effect Size = 0.91, (95 % CI,0.46 to 1.37)] of effects of countermovement jumps training on vertical jump height was
reported by included interventions. Lesser than 10 weeks of plyometric training intervention duration they probably
had a small effect on countermovement jumps [Effect Size = 0.79, (95 % CI, 0.30 to 1.29)].
Conclusion: Squat jumps and countermovement jumps are an efficient kind of training to increase the vertical jump
height of male and female athletes, according to our study on plyometric training. Higher posttests mean differences
were found in the studies including male subjects. The length of intervention has proportional effects on vertical jump
height the recommended length of training should lie between 8 to 12 weeks. The effect size ranged between small to
large degrees was observed in overall and subgroup analysis.