Power Development and Plyometrics Flashcards
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Rate of force development (RFD) is most closely associated with which athletic quality?
Answer: The ability to generate force rapidly
RFD measures how quickly an athlete can develop force, which is critical for explosive sports performance requiring rapid neuromuscular activation.
Olympic weightlifting exercises such as the clean and snatch are included in power development programs primarily because they:
Answer: Require explosive triple extension and train the entire kinetic chain at high velocity
Olympic lifts demand explosive simultaneous extension of the ankles, knees, and hips, training the entire posterior chain under high-velocity, power-oriented conditions.
Which assessment best measures lower-body explosive power in a practical field-based setting?
Answer: Vertical jump height
The vertical jump is a valid, reliable, and easily administered field test for measuring lower-body explosive power across a wide range of athletes.
The 'shock method' of plyometric training, developed by Soviet scientist Yuri Verkhoshansky, refers to:
Answer: Depth jumps performed with minimal ground contact time to maximize SSC utilization
Verkhoshansky's shock method uses depth jumps to impose extreme mechanical loads on the stretch-shortening cycle, forcing rapid eccentric-to-concentric transition for maximal power adaptation.
In the context of plyometric training, 'elastic energy' refers to:
Answer: Potential energy stored in stretched musculotendinous units during eccentric loading
Elastic energy is stored in tendons and muscle-tendon units during the eccentric phase and subsequently released during the concentric phase to augment total power output.
A strength coach wants to develop an athlete's horizontal power output. Which plyometric exercise is most appropriate?
Answer: Standing broad jump
The standing broad jump trains horizontal power output by requiring explosive hip extension to project the center of mass forward in the horizontal direction.
According to commonly cited plyometric training guidelines, what minimum back squat strength standard is often recommended before an athlete begins high-intensity plyometric training?
Answer: 1RM squat equal to 1.5× bodyweight
A 1RM squat of approximately 1.5× bodyweight is frequently cited as a prerequisite for high-intensity plyometrics to ensure adequate strength for safely absorbing landing forces.