The influence of lower limb plyometric and resistance training on the stiffness of Achilles and patellar tendons in recreational athletes

Abstract

Study aim: This study aimed to investigate the influence of combined plyometric and resistance training of lower limbs when administered for a shorter duration of six weeks on the stiffness of Achilles and patellar tendons as well as the jump height.

Keywords

• weight training
• jump height
• jump training
• stretch-shortening cycle
• vertical jump performance