J Biomech December 2004 PMID 15519601

Understanding how an arm swing enhances performance in the vertical jump.

Adrian Lees, Jos Vanrenterghem, Dirk De Clercq

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13
Peak: 2 in Nov 2019
across 3 sources since Nov 2019

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What people are saying

The group shows strong agreement and interest, with comments highlighting the significance of arm swings in jump performance, such as references to force plate data and calls to try the technique, while some posts challenge others' opinions or ask rhetorical questions, indicating moderate engagement and perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings of the study, with some posts referencing specific data like the force plate evidence supporting the benefits of arm swings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, especially with promotional comments urging people to consider the technique and questioning others' opinions.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is some engagement through questioning, sharing opinions, and encouraging others to try the method, indicating a moderate depth of participation.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the article's insights could influence athletes and coaches, with comments implying practical benefits for improving vertical jump performance.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that using an arm swing during a vertical jump increases the height and velocity of the jump by about 0.086 meters compared to jumping without arm movement.
  • The improved jump performance is due to a combination of factors, including the arms generating energy that is transferred to the rest of the body, improving overall takeoff speed and lift.
  • Multiple mechanisms, such as energy buildup in the arms, stored and released energy in leg muscles, and upward forces on the trunk, work together to enhance jumping performance, with no single theory fully explaining the effect.]

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John Harry, PhD
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@StrengthDebates @HawkinDynamics @RUGBY_STR_COACH @CatanoPerforma1 @ByrdSportsPF @christombs71 @Peter_Mundy @BurnTheLadders The arm swings ultimately augments the center of mass velocity and alters the force-time strategy observed from force plate data. You can “see” that in the force plate data from swing v no swing jumps https://t.co/RKsodLCKjL https://t.co/IyFu2OyC5z https://t.co/L9KcBui7c9

Jan 21, 2023 · 8 likes · 1,321 followers View post →
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@_MrDisrespect · X

Struggling with your vertical jumps? this might be just the thing you need fellas! Check this out and drop some love

Nov 18, 2019 · 186 followers View post →
Flying High...
@BluBlueBlued · X

@paddybarclay Not old enough to see them play.. Why would a player in a wall jump with his arms up and risk gand ball? https://t.co/qFQDlJFGmW

Jun 19, 2021 · 7 followers View post →
Flying High...
@BluBlueBlued · X

@paddybarclay You still think you're right

Jun 19, 2021 · 7 followers View post →

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John Harry, PhD
@johnharry76 · X

@StrengthDebates @HawkinDynamics @RUGBY_STR_COACH @CatanoPerforma1 @ByrdSportsPF @christombs71 @Peter_Mundy @BurnTheLadders The arm swings ultimately augments the center of mass velocity and alters the force-time strategy observed from force plate data. You can “see” that in the force plate data from swing v no swing jumps https://t.co/RKsodLCKjL https://t.co/IyFu2OyC5z https://t.co/L9KcBui7c9

Jan 21, 2023 · 8 likes · 1,321 followers View post →
Flying High...
@BluBlueBlued · X

@paddybarclay Not old enough to see them play.. Why would a player in a wall jump with his arms up and risk gand ball? https://t.co/qFQDlJFGmW

Jun 19, 2021 · 7 followers View post →
Flying High...
@BluBlueBlued · X

@paddybarclay You still think you're right

Jun 19, 2021 · 7 followers View post →
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@_MrDisrespect · X

Struggling with your vertical jumps? this might be just the thing you need fellas! Check this out and drop some love

Nov 18, 2019 · 186 followers View post →
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