Trial reportScientific reports2024
Countermovement jump and reactive strength index of artistic gymnasts improve more with cluster-based plyometric training than with traditional methods.
Trial report in Scientific reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07640724 (Acute Effects of Cluster-Set vs. Traditional-Set Plyometric Loading on Countermovement Jump and Reactive Strength Index in Young Tennis Players), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.
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Acute Effects of Cluster-Set vs. Traditional-Set Plyometric Loading on Countermovement Jump and Reactive Strength Index in Young Tennis Players
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Relationship Between Phase Angle Assessed by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and Jumping Performance in Rhythmic Gymnasts: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Biomechanical analysis of the tucked front somersault on vault among elite junior female gymnasts.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Development of Lower-Limb Power Across Age and Sex in Junior and Elite Artistic Gymnasts.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Purpose This randomized controlled study aims to compare the effects of cluster training versus traditional plyometric lower limb training on vertical and horizontal jump performance, as well as the reactive strength index, in young female artistic gymnasts.
methodsA total of 54 female artistic gymnasts (15.4 ± 1.2 years) participated voluntarily this study. Participants were assigned to one of three groups: (i) cluster training (PLYct); (ii) traditional training (PLYtr); and (iii) a control group (not exposed to plyometric training). The intervention spanned 8 weeks, with evaluations conducted before and after the intervention period for the following variables: (i) squat jump; (ii) countermovement jump; and (iii) reactive strength index in a drop jump test.
resultsSignificant interactions time × group were found in SJ (p < 0.001; =0.505), CMJ (p<0.001; =0.241) and RSI (p < 0.001; =0.492). The time × group analysis in post-intervention revealed significantly greater performance in SJ of PLYct (3.0 cm; p < 0.001) and PLYtr (2.5 cm; p=0.001) in comparison to control group. Significantly higher CMJ height were observed for the PLYct group comparing to PLYtr (1.3 cm; p=0.008) and control (2.9 cm; <0.001), while PLYtr was significantly better than control (1.6 cm; p=0.001). PLYct had significantly greater RSI than PLYtr (0.07 RSI; p = 0.014) and control (0.10 RSI; p<0.001), while PLYtr was significantly better than control (0.10 RSI; p = 0.024).
conclusionCluster sets were significantly more effective than traditional sets in improving the stretch-shortening cycle as measured by the CMJ and enhancing the reactive strength of gymnasts. It is recommended to incorporate cluster sets while applying plyometric training to maximize performance with favorable adaptations.
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