Assisted Versus Resisted Training: Which Is Better for Increasing Jumping and Sprinting?

Abstract

This column discusses two related, but importantly different, approaches to enhancing power; assisted and resisted training. Understanding both modalities allows the strength and conditioning professional to discern the role of each in enhancing jump and sprint performance.

Keywords

• elastic cord assistance
• vertical jump
• soccer players
• power output
• volleyball players
• rest intervals
• running speed
• performance
• load
• acceleration