Varying Amounts of Acute Static Stretching and Its Effect on Vertical Jump Performance

• DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0b013e31816a59a9
• Publication Date: 2010-11-06T06:10:19Z
• Authors: Jason W Robbins; Barry W Scheuermann
• Keywords: Static stretching; Vertical jump; Rest (music)

Numerous studies have shown that stretching routines can induce strength and force deficits, although the amount of needed to cause these deficits remains unclear. Therefore, purpose study was examine relationship between varying amounts acute static on jumping performance. By systematically increasing stretching, possible differences in jump height may be discovered, defining a line where becomes detrimental Ten collegiate athletes 10 recreational completed 3 different treatments 1 control treatment days within-treatment design. Stretching consisted 2, 4, or 6 sets stretches, with each stretch held for 15 seconds 15-second rest. Stretches were done quadriceps, hamstrings, plantar flexors. Upon arrival, subject performed 5-minute warm-up stationary upright cycle. After brief rest period, participants trials vertical test, followed by one protocols. another second set performed. Post-6 significantly lower than Pre-6 (p ≤ 0.05). Additionally, Pre-4 sets, Pre-2 Pre-control No other conditions different. In conclusion, 90 per muscle group, should not before power activities such as optimal performance is desired.