Plyometric Training Research and Evidence

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research2026Medium journal impact

Influence of Lower-Extremity Joint Torque and Power During Vertical and Horizontal Jumps on Swimming Start Performance in Competitive Swimming.

THE JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESSJul 2021Low journal impact

The effect of a six-week plyometric training performed with different set configurations on explosive performance: cluster vs. traditional set configurations.

THE JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS10/12/2025Low journal impact

Plyometric training enhances jump, sprint, and agility performance across different surface types: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation2019Medium journal impact

Effects of a blocked versus an alternated sequence of balance and plyometric training on physical performance in youth soccer players.

Sports Medicine2021High journal impact

Effects of Vertically and Horizontally Orientated Plyometric Training on Physical Performance: A Meta-analytical Comparison.

THE JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESSJul 2020Low journal impact

The effect of four weeks of plyometric training on reactive strength index and leg stiffness is sport dependent.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation04/05/2026Medium journal impact

Effects of land-based and aquatic plyometric training on lower-limb power and flexibility in young male basketball players.

Pediatric Exercise ScienceMay 2020Medium journal impact

Kinetic and Kinematic Changes in Vertical Jump in Prepubescent Girls After 10 Weeks of Plyometric Training.

Journal of Sports Science and MedicineMar 2025High journal impact

Comparing The Effects of Maximal Strength Training, Plyometric Training, and Muscular Endurance Training on Swimming-Specific Performance Measures: A Randomized Parallel Controlled Study in Young Swimmers.

Journal of Sport and Health ScienceSep 2019High journal impact

Effects of intermittent sprint and plyometric training on endurance running performance.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation2026Medium journal impact

Effect of vertical and horizontal plyometric training on physical fitness performance in 13-14-year-old untrained boys.

THE JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESSSep 2021Low journal impact

Post-exercise hypotension effects in response to plyometric training of 7- to 9-year-old boys with overweight/obesity: a randomized controlled study.

Sports MedicineDec 2019High journal impact

The Effect of Training Interventions on Change of Direction Biomechanics Associated with Increased Anterior Cruciate Ligament Loading: A Scoping Review.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning ResearchDec 2022Medium journal impact

Phototherapy Improves Muscle Recovery and Does Not Impair Repeated Bout Effect in Plyometric Exercise.

Research Quarterly for Exercise and SportMar 2023Medium journal impact

Effects of Loaded Plyometric Exercise on Post-Activation Performance Enhancement of Countermovement Jump in Sedentary Men.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning ResearchApr 2022Medium journal impact

The Effect of a Single Session of Plyometric Training Per Week on Fitness Parameters in Professional Female Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning ResearchMay 2021Medium journal impact

Implementation and Efficacy of Plyometric Training: Bridging the Gap Between Practice and Research.

Physical and Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics05/08/2026Low journal impact

Low-Load Plyometric Training to Improve Running in Children With Generalised Joint Hypermobility: A Single Subject Research Design.

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation2019Medium journal impact

What Is the Most Effective Training Approach for Preventing Noncontact ACL Injuries in High School-Aged Female Athletes?

Research Quarterly for Exercise and SportSep 2025Medium journal impact

Assessing Changes in the Sprint Force-Velocity Profile Following Plyometric Training in Young Football Players by Maturity Status.

THE JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS2018Low journal impact

Adaptations in movement performance after plyometric training on mini-trampoline in children.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation2026Medium journal impact

Effects of combined resistance and plyometric training modalities on vertical jump and sprint: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

NeuroRehabilitation2022Medium journal impact

Effect of a structured aqua-plyometric exercise program on postural control and functional ability in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy: A two-arm randomized controlled trial.

THE JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESSJul 2021Low journal impact

The acute effect of a multi-modal plyometric training session on field-specific performance measures.

Pediatric Exercise ScienceNov 2019Medium journal impact

Effects of a Combined Upper- and Lower-Limb Plyometric Training Program on High-Intensity Actions in Female U14 Handball Players.

Journal of Athletic TrainingMar 2026Medium journal impact

A Fully Virtual Graded Exertion Test Is Safe and Feasible in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Children With Concussion.

Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation23/10/2025Medium journal impact

The effects of 12 weeks of plyometric training on body composition, physical strength, and bone mineral density in obese adolescents.

Sports Medicine - Open21/08/2025High journal impact

Effects of Maturation Stage on Physical Fitness in Youth Male Team Sports Players After Plyometric Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Journal of Sport and Health Science13/04/2026High journal impact

Effects of resisted movement training on change-of-direction speed in recreationally active and trained individuals: A systematic review with network meta-analysis and meta-regression.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning ResearchOct 2021Medium journal impact

Effect of Plyometric Training and Biological Maturation on Jump and Change of Direction Ability in Female Youth.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation25/06/2026Medium journal impact

Effect of force-velocity profile-based individualized vs. non-individualized strength training on force-velocity profiles and athletic performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sports Medicine - Open10/01/2023High journal impact

Effects of Plyometric Training on Physical Performance: An Umbrella Review.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation22/05/2026Medium journal impact

Effects of plyometric training on balance, joint position sense, and explosive strength in young taekwondo athletes.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research2026Medium journal impact

Specific Effects of Aqua and Land Plyometric Training on Jump Performance Across Diverse Stretch-Shortening Cycle Types.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning ResearchJun 2021Medium journal impact

Effects of Progressed and Nonprogressed Volume-Based Overload Plyometric Training on Components of Physical Fitness and Body Composition Variables in Youth Male Basketball Players.

Journal of Sports Science and MedicineDec 2024High journal impact

Effects of Unilateral, Bilateral and Combined Plyometric Jump Training on Asymmetry of Muscular Strength and Power, and Change-of-Direction in Youth Male Basketball Players.

Scientific reports14/11/2024

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation25/04/2025Medium journal impact

Effect of unilateral and bilateral plyometric training on jumping, sprinting, and change of direction abilities: a meta-analysis.

Physical Therapy in SportMar 2022Medium journal impact

Does verbal and tactile feedback change EMG activity in shoulder girdle and trunk muscles during plyometric exercise in overhead athletes with and without shoulder pain?

International journal of sports physiology and performanceMar 2025

Selected Immunoendocrine and Physiological Performance Adaptations to Different Volume of Upper-Body Plyometric Training in National-Level Male Volleyball Players.

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine01/06/2026High journal impact

Effects of Various Exercise Interventions on Sprint Performance and Jump Height in Soccer Players: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Journal of Science and Medicine in SportMay 2024Medium journal impact

NSAIDs do not prevent exercise-induced performance deficits or alleviate muscle soreness: A placebo-controlled randomized, double-blinded, cross-over study.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation01/07/2026Medium journal impact

Effects of plyometric training on performance-related metrics in track and field athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, with preliminary evidence on injury prevention.

Frontiers in Physiology2026High journal impact

Effects of plyometric training on different surfaces on lower-limb power, dynamic balance, and agility in male collegiate tennis players.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning ResearchJul 2024Medium journal impact

Effects of Plyometric Training Volume on Physical Performance in Youth Basketball Players.

Sports Medicine - Open15/08/2023High journal impact

Response to: Comment on: "Effects of Plyometric Training on Physical Performance: An Umbrella Review".

Sports Medicine2019High journal impact

The Efficacy and Safety of Lower-Limb Plyometric Training in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation23/01/2025Medium journal impact

A meta-analysis of the effects of plyometric training on muscle strength and power in martial arts athletes.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning ResearchDec 2022Medium journal impact

Effect of Neutral, Internal, and External Focus on Drop Jump Performance: Is Drop Jump Performance Affected by Plyometric Training Experience?

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning ResearchSep 2020Medium journal impact

Effects of Combined Surfaces vs. Single-Surface Plyometric Training on Soccer Players' Physical Fitness.

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