Effects of Maximal Effort Running on Special Agents' Loaded and Unloaded Drop Jump Performance and Mechanics.
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health
The purpose was to investigate the effect of load and fatigue on landing forces and mechanics. Thirteen Department of State special agents first completed drop jump testing, a maximal treadmill test, and another round of drop jump testing. During drop jump testing, agents performed 3 maximal effort drop jumps from 30 cm with body mass only (unloade...