vertical jump science

Muscles Involved During a Vertical Jump

June 26, 2008 Read the full article →
vertical jump movements

The movements involved in propelling the body upward during the positive phase of a vertical jump. A. Lower body hip extension knee extension plantar flexion. B. Back / Spine Retroflexion C. Shoulders: anteflexion Muscles driving the above movements, and estimated percentage of power source (Source on study below): A.1 hip extension – Gluteus maximus : [...]

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