@article{ZghalColsonBlainetal.2019,
  author    = {Zghal, Firas and Colson, Serge S. and Blain, Gr{\´e}gory and Behm, David George and Granacher, Urs and Chaouachi, Anis},
  title     = {Combined Resistance and Plyometric Training Is More Effective Than Plyometric Training Alone for Improving Physical Fitness of Pubertal Soccer Players},
  series = {frontiers in Physiology},
  volume    = {10},
  journal   = {frontiers in Physiology},
  number    = {August 2019},
  publisher = {Frontiers Research Foundation},
  address   = {Lausanne},
  issn      = {1664-042X},
  doi       = {10.3389/fphys.2019.01026},
  pages     = {11},
  year      = {2019},
  abstract  = {The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of combined resistance and plyometric/sprint training with plyometric/sprint training or typical soccer training alone on muscle strength and power, speed, change-of-direction ability in young soccer players. Thirty-one young (14.5 ± 0.52 years; tanner stage 3-4) soccer players were randomly assigned to either a combined- (COMB, n = 14), plyometric-training (PLYO, n = 9) or an active control group (CONT, n = 8). Two training sessions were added to the regular soccer training consisting of one session of light-load high-velocity resistance exercises combined with one session of plyometric/sprint training (COMB), two sessions of plyometric/sprint training (PLYO) or two soccer training sessions (CONT). Training volume was similar between the experimental groups. Before and after 7-weeks of training, peak torque, as well as absolute and relative (normalized to torque; RTDr) rate of torque development (RTD) during maximal voluntary isometric contraction of the knee extensors (KE) were monitored at time intervals from the onset of contraction to 200 ms. Jump height, sprinting speed at 5, 10, 20-m and change-of-direction ability performances were also assessed. There were no significant between-group baseline differences. Both COMB and PLYO significantly increased their jump height (Δ14.3\%; ES = 0.94; Δ12.1\%; ES = 0.54, respectively) and RTD at mid to late phases but with greater within effect sizes in COMB in comparison with PLYO. However, significant increases in peak torque (Δ16.9\%; p < 0.001; ES = 0.58), RTD (Δ44.3\%; ES = 0.71), RTDr (Δ27.3\%; ES = 0.62) and sprint performance at 5-m (Δ-4.7\%; p < 0.001; ES = 0.73) were found in COMB without any significant pre-to-post change in PLYO and CONT groups. Our results suggest that COMB is more effective than PLYO or CONT for enhancing strength, sprint and jump performances.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{ZghalColsonBlainetal.2019,
  author    = {Zghal, Firas and Colson, Serge S. and Blain, Gr{\´e}gory and Behm, David George and Granacher, Urs and Chaouachi, Anis},
  title     = {Combined Resistance and Plyometric Training Is More Effective Than Plyometric Training Alone for Improving Physical Fitness of Pubertal Soccer Players},
  series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe},
  journal   = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe},
  number    = {576},
  issn      = {1866-8364},
  doi       = {10.25932/publishup-43781},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-437810},
  pages     = {12},
  year      = {2019},
  abstract  = {The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of combined resistance and plyometric/sprint training with plyometric/sprint training or typical soccer training alone on muscle strength and power, speed, change-of-direction ability in young soccer players. Thirty-one young (14.5 ± 0.52 years; tanner stage 3-4) soccer players were randomly assigned to either a combined- (COMB, n = 14), plyometric-training (PLYO, n = 9) or an active control group (CONT, n = 8). Two training sessions were added to the regular soccer training consisting of one session of light-load high-velocity resistance exercises combined with one session of plyometric/sprint training (COMB), two sessions of plyometric/sprint training (PLYO) or two soccer training sessions (CONT). Training volume was similar between the experimental groups. Before and after 7-weeks of training, peak torque, as well as absolute and relative (normalized to torque; RTDr) rate of torque development (RTD) during maximal voluntary isometric contraction of the knee extensors (KE) were monitored at time intervals from the onset of contraction to 200 ms. Jump height, sprinting speed at 5, 10, 20-m and change-of-direction ability performances were also assessed. There were no significant between-group baseline differences. Both COMB and PLYO significantly increased their jump height (Δ14.3\%; ES = 0.94; Δ12.1\%; ES = 0.54, respectively) and RTD at mid to late phases but with greater within effect sizes in COMB in comparison with PLYO. However, significant increases in peak torque (Δ16.9\%; p < 0.001; ES = 0.58), RTD (Δ44.3\%; ES = 0.71), RTDr (Δ27.3\%; ES = 0.62) and sprint performance at 5-m (Δ-4.7\%; p < 0.001; ES = 0.73) were found in COMB without any significant pre-to-post change in PLYO and CONT groups. Our results suggest that COMB is more effective than PLYO or CONT for enhancing strength, sprint and jump performances.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PrieskeMuehlbauerMuelleretal.2013,
  author    = {Prieske, Olaf and M{\"u}hlbauer, Thomas and M{\"u}ller, Steffen and Kr{\"u}ger, Tom and Kibele, Armin and Behm, David George and Granacher, Urs},
  title     = {Effects of surface instability on neuromuscular performance during drop jumps and landings},
  series = {European journal of applied physiology},
  volume    = {113},
  journal   = {European journal of applied physiology},
  number    = {12},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {New York},
  issn      = {1439-6319},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00421-013-2724-6},
  pages     = {2943 -- 2951},
  year      = {2013},
  abstract  = {The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of surface instability on measures of performance and activity of leg and trunk muscles during drop jumps and landings. Drop jumps and landings were assessed on a force plate under stable and unstable (balance pad on top of the force plate) conditions. Performance measures (contact time, jump height, peak ground reaction force) and electromyographic (EMG) activity of leg and trunk muscles were tested in 27 subjects (age 23 +/- A 3 years) during different time intervals (preactivation phase, braking phase, push-off phase). The performance of drop jumps under unstable compared to stable conditions produced a decrease in jump height (9 \%, p < 0.001, f = 0.92) and an increase in peak ground reaction force (5 \%, p = 0.022, f = 0.72), and time for braking phase (12 \%, p < 0.001, f = 1.25). When performing drop jumps on unstable compared to stable surfaces, muscle activity was reduced in the lower extremities during the preactivation, braking and push-off phases (11-25 \%, p < 0.05, 0.48 a parts per thousand currency sign f a parts per thousand currency sign 1.23). Additionally, when landing on unstable compared to stable conditions, reduced lower limb muscle activities were observed during the preactivation phase (7-60 \%, p < 0.05, 0.50 a parts per thousand currency sign f a parts per thousand currency sign 3.62). Trunk muscle activity did not significantly differ between the test conditions for both jumping and landing tasks. The present findings indicate that modified feedforward mechanisms in terms of lower leg muscle activities during the preactivation phase and/or possible alterations in leg muscle activity shortly after ground contact (i.e., braking phase) are responsible for performance decrements during jumping on unstable surfaces.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PrieskeMuehlbauerKruegeretal.2015,
  author    = {Prieske, Olaf and M{\"u}hlbauer, Thomas and Kr{\"u}ger, Tom and Kibele, Armin and Behm, David George and Granacher, Urs},
  title     = {Role of the trunk during drop jumps on stable and unstable surfaces},
  series = {European journal of applied physiology},
  volume    = {115},
  journal   = {European journal of applied physiology},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {New York},
  issn      = {1439-6319},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00421-014-3004-9},
  pages     = {139 -- 146},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {The present study investigated associations between trunk muscle strength, jump performance, and lower limb kinematics during drop jumps on stable and unstable surfaces. Next to this behavioral approach, correlations were also computed on a neuromuscular level between trunk and leg muscle activity during the same test conditions. Twenty-nine healthy and physically active subjects (age 23 +/- A 3 years) were enrolled in this study. Peak isokinetic torque (PIT) of the trunk flexors and extensors was assessed separately on an isokinetic device. In addition, tests included drop jumps (DJ) on a force plate under stable and unstable (i.e., balance pad on top of the force plate) surfaces. Lower limb kinematics as well as electromyographic activity of selected trunk and leg muscles were analyzed. Significant positive but small correlations (0.50 a parts per thousand currency sign r a parts per thousand currency sign 0.66, p < 0.05) were detected between trunk extensor PIT and athletic performance measures (i.e., DJ height, DJ performance index), irrespective of surface condition. Further, significant negative but small correlation coefficients were examined between trunk extensor PIT and knee valgus motion under stable and unstable surface conditions (-0.48 a parts per thousand currency sign r a parts per thousand currency sign -0.45, p < 0.05). In addition, significant positive but small correlations (0.45 a parts per thousand currency sign r a parts per thousand currency sign 0.68, p < 0.05) were found between trunk and leg muscle activity, irrespective of surface condition. Behavioral and neuromuscular data from this study indicate that, irrespective of the surface condition (i.e., jumping on stable or unstable ground), the trunk plays a minor role for leg muscle performance/activity during DJ. This implies only limited effects of trunk muscle strengthening on jump performance in the stretch-shortening cycle.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PrieskeMuehlbauerKruegeretal.2015,
  author    = {Prieske, Olaf and M{\"u}hlbauer, Thomas and Kr{\"u}ger, Tom and Kibele, A. and Behm, David George and Granacher, Urs},
  title     = {Sex-Specific effects of surface instability on drop jump and landing biomechanics},
  series = {International journal of sports medicine},
  volume    = {36},
  journal   = {International journal of sports medicine},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Thieme},
  address   = {Stuttgart},
  issn      = {0172-4622},
  doi       = {10.1055/s-0034-1384549},
  pages     = {75 -- 81},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {This study investigated sex-specific effects of surface instability on kinetics and lower extremity kinematics during drop jumping and landing. Ground reaction forces as well as knee valgus and flexion angles were tested in 14 males (age: 23 +/- 2 years) and 14 females (age: 24 +/- 3 years) when jumping and landing on stable and unstable surfaces. Jump height was found to be significantly lower (9 \%, p < 0.001) when drop jumps were performed on unstable vs. stable surface. Significantly higher peak ground reaction forces were observed when jumping was performed on unstable vs. stable surfaces (5 \%, p = 0.022). Regarding frontal plane kinematics during jumping and landing, knee valgus angles were higher on unstable compared to stable surfaces (1932 \%, p < 0.05). Additionally, at the onset of ground contact during landings, females showed higher knee valgus angles than males (222 \%, p = 0.027). Sagittal plane kinematics indicated significantly smaller knee flexion angles (6-35 \%, p < 0.05) when jumping and landing on unstable vs. stable surfaces. During drop jumps and landings, women showed smaller knee flexion angles at ground contact compared to men (27-33 \%, p < 0.05). These findings imply that knee motion strategies were modified by surface instability and sex during drop jumps and landings.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PrieskeMuehlbauerBordeetal.2016,
  author    = {Prieske, Olaf and M{\"u}hlbauer, Thomas and Borde, Ron and Gube, M. and Bruhn, S. and Behm, David George and Granacher, Urs},
  title     = {Neuromuscular and athletic performance following core strength training in elite youth soccer: Role of instability},
  series = {Learning and individual differences},
  volume    = {26},
  journal   = {Learning and individual differences},
  publisher = {Wiley-Blackwell},
  address   = {Hoboken},
  issn      = {0905-7188},
  doi       = {10.1111/sms.12403},
  pages     = {48 -- 56},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Cross-sectional studies revealed that inclusion of unstable elements in core-strengthening exercises produced increases in trunk muscle activity and thus potential extra stimuli to induce more pronounced performance enhancements in youth athletes. Thus, the purpose of the study was to investigate changes in neuromuscular and athletic performance following core strength training performed on unstable (CSTU) compared with stable surfaces (CSTS) in youth soccer players. Thirty-nine male elite soccer players (age: 17 +/- 1 years) were assigned to two groups performing a progressive core strength-training program for 9 weeks (2-3 times/week) in addition to regular in-season soccer training. CSTS group conducted core exercises on stable (i.e., floor, bench) and CSTU group on unstable (e.g., Thera-Band (R) Stability Trainer, Togu (c) Swiss ball) surfaces. Measurements included tests for assessing trunk muscle strength/activation, countermovement jump height, sprint time, agility time, and kicking performance. Statistical analysis revealed significant main effects of test (pre vs post) for trunk extensor strength (5\%, P<0.05, d=0.86), 10-20-m sprint time (3\%, P<0.05, d=2.56), and kicking performance (1\%, P<0.01, d=1.28). No significant Groupxtest interactions were observed for any variable. In conclusion, trunk muscle strength, sprint, and kicking performance improved following CSTU and CSTS when conducted in combination with regular soccer training.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PrieskeChaabenePutaetal.2019,
  author    = {Prieske, Olaf and Chaabene, Helmi and Puta, Christian and Behm, David George and B{\"u}sch, Dirk and Granacher, Urs},
  title     = {Effects of Drop Height on Jump Performance in Male and Female Elite Adolescent Handball Players},
  series = {International journal of sports physiology and performance},
  volume    = {14},
  journal   = {International journal of sports physiology and performance},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {Human Kinetics Publ.},
  address   = {Champaign},
  issn      = {1555-0265},
  doi       = {10.1123/ijspp.2018-0482},
  pages     = {674 -- 680},
  year      = {2019},
  abstract  = {Purpose: To examine the effects of drop height on drop-jump (DJ) performance and on associations between DJ and horizontal-jump/sprint performances in adolescent athletes. Methods: Male (n = 119, 2.5 [0.6] y post-peak-height velocity) and female (n = 120, 2.5 [0.5] y post-peak-height velocity) adolescent handball players (national level) performed DJs in randomized order using 3 drop heights (20, 35, and 50 cm). DJ performance (jump height, reactive strength index [RSI]) was analyzed using the Optojump Next system. In addition, correlations were computed between DJ height and RSI with standing-long-jump and 20-m linear-sprint performances. Results: Statistical analyses revealed medium-size main effects of drop height for DJ height and RSI (P <.001, 0.63 <= d <= 0.71). Post hoc tests indicated larger DJ heights from 20 to 35 and 35 to 50 cm (P <=.031, 0.33 <= d <= 0.71) and better RSI from 20- to 35-cm drop height (P <.001, d = 0.77). No significant difference was found for RSI between 35- and 50-cm drop height. Irrespective of drop height, associations of DJ height and RSI were small with 5-m-split time (-.27 <= r <=.05), medium with 10-m-split time (-.44 <= r <=.14), and medium to large with 20-m sprint time and standing-long-jump distance (-.57 <= r <=.22). Conclusions: The present findings indicate that, irrespective of sex, 35-cm drop heights are best suited to induce rapid and powerful DJ performance (ie, RSI) during reactive strength training in elite adolescent handball players. Moreover, training-related gains in DJ performance may at least partly translate to gains in horizontal jump and longer sprint distances (ie, >= 20-m) and/or vice versa in male and female elite adolescent athletes, irrespective of drop height.},
  language  = {en}
}
@book{MuehlbauerRothKibeleetal.2013,
  author    = {M{\"u}hlbauer, Thomas and Roth, Ralf and Kibele, Armin and Behm, David George and Granacher, Urs},
  title     = {Krafttraining mit Kindern und Jugendlichen},
  series = {Praxisideen},
  journal   = {Praxisideen},
  number    = {58},
  editor    = {Kr{\"o}ger, Christian and Roth, Klaus and Haag, Herbert},
  publisher = {Hofmann},
  address   = {Schorndorf},
  isbn      = {978-3-7780-2581-9},
  pages     = {192},
  year      = {2013},
  abstract  = {Dieser Band besch{\"a}ftigt sich mit den theoretischen Grundlagen und der praktischen Umsetzung von Krafttraining mit Kindern und Jugendlichen. Ausgehend von der Kennzeichnung der k{\"o}rperlichen Situation und der Kraftentwicklung im Kindes- und Jugendalter werden die Effekte von Krafttraining bei Kindern und Jugendlichen aufgezeigt. Hierzu z{\"a}hlen neben Verbesserungen der Kraftausdauer, der Maximal- und Schnellkraft, die F{\"o}rderung elementarer und sportartspezifischer Fertigkeiten sowie die g{\"u}nstige Beeinflussung gesundheitsrelevanter Faktoren (u.a. Verletzungsh{\"a}ufigkeit, Knochenstatus, kardio-vaskul{\"a}re und psycho-soziale Kennwerte). Im Anschluss werden neuronale und muskul{\"a}re Mechanismen zur Erkl{\"a}rung der trainingsbedingten Anpassungen beschrieben. Das Kernst{\"u}ck des Buches bildet die Darstellung und Beschreibung vielf{\"a}ltiger {\"U}bungsbeispiele f{\"u}r ein Krafttraining an Maschinen, mit Freihanteln, Zusatzger{\"a}ten, dem eigenen K{\"o}rpergewicht und ein Sprungkrafttraining. Hierbei wurden insbesondere {\"U}bungen ausgew{\"a}hlt, die sich f{\"u}r den Einsatz im Schul- und Vereinssport eignen. Dieses Buch dient somit Lehrern, {\"U}bungsleitern und Trainern, ein zielgerichtetes Krafttraining mit Kindern und Jugendlichen wirkungsvoll und sicher durchzuf{\"u}hren.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{LesinskiPrieskeBeurskensetal.2017,
  author    = {Lesinski, Melanie and Prieske, Olaf and Beurskens, Rainer and Behm, David George and Granacher, Urs},
  title     = {Effects of drop height and surface instability on neuromuscular activation during drop jumps},
  series = {Scandinavian journal of medicine \& science in sports},
  volume    = {27},
  journal   = {Scandinavian journal of medicine \& science in sports},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Hoboken},
  issn      = {0905-7188},
  doi       = {10.1111/sms.12732},
  pages     = {1090 -- 1098},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {The purpose of this study was to examine whether drop height-induced changes in leg muscle activity during drop jumps (DJ) are additionally modulated by surface condition. Twenty-four healthy participants (23.7 +/- 1.8years) performed DJs on a force plate on stable, unstable, and highly unstable surfaces using different drop heights (i.e., 20cm, 40cm, 60cm). Electromyographic (EMG) activity of soleus (SOL), gastrocnemius (GM), tibialis anterior (TA) muscles and coactivation of TA/SOL and TA/GM were analyzed for time intervals 100ms prior to ground contact (preactivation) and 30-60ms after ground contact [short latency response (SLR)]. Increasing drop heights resulted in progressively increased SOL and GM activity during preactivation and SLR (P<0.01; 1.01 d 5.34) while TA/SOL coactivation decreased (P<0.05; 0.51 d 3.01). Increasing surface instability produced decreased activities during preactivation (GM) and SLR (GM, SOL) (P<0.05; 1.36 d 4.30). Coactivation increased during SLR (P<0.05; 1.50 d 2.58). A significant drop heightxsurface interaction was observed for SOL during SLR. Lower SOL activity was found on unstable compared to stable surfaces for drop heights 40cm (P<0.05; 1.25 d 2.12). Findings revealed that instability-related changes in activity of selected leg muscles are minimally affected by drop height.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LesinskiPrieskeBeurskensetal.2017,
  author    = {Lesinski, Melanie and Prieske, Olaf and Beurskens, Rainer and Behm, David George and Granacher, Urs},
  title     = {Effects of Drop-height and Surface Instability on Jump Performance and Knee Kinematics},
  series = {International journal of sports medicine},
  volume    = {39},
  journal   = {International journal of sports medicine},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Thieme},
  address   = {Stuttgart},
  issn      = {0172-4622},
  doi       = {10.1055/s-0043-117610},
  pages     = {50 -- 57},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {The purpose of this study was to examine the combined effects of drop-height and surface condition on drop jump (DJ) performance and knee joint kinematics. DJ performance, sagittal and frontal plane knee joint kinematics were measured in jump experienced young male and female adults during DJs on stable, unstable and highly unstable surfaces using different drop-heights (20, 40, 60 cm). Findings revealed impaired DJ performance (Δ5-16\%; p<0.05; 1.43≤d≤2.82), reduced knee valgus motion (Δ33-52\%; p<0.001; 2.70≤d≤3.59), and larger maximum knee flexion angles (Δ13-19\%; p<0.01; 1.74≤d≤1.75) when using higher (60 cm) compared to lower drop-heights (≤40 cm). Further, lower knee flexion angles and velocity were found (Δ8-16\%; p<0.01; 1.49≤d≤2.38) with increasing surface instability. When performing DJs from high (60 cm) compared to moderate drop-heights (40 cm) on highly unstable surfaces, higher knee flexion velocity and maximum knee valgus angles were found (Δ15-19\%; p<0.01; 1.50≤d≤1.53). No significant main and/or interaction effects were observed for the factor sex. In conclusion, knee motion strategies were modified by the factors 'drop-height' and/or 'surface instability'. The combination of high drop-heights (>40 cm) together with highly unstable surfaces should be used cautiously during plyometrics because this may increase the risk of injury due to higher knee valgus stress.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{KibeleGranacherMuehlbaueretal.2015,
  author    = {Kibele, Armin and Granacher, Urs and M{\"u}hlbauer, Thomas and Behm, David George},
  title     = {Stable, Unstable, and Metastable States of Equilibrium: Definitions and Applications to Human Movement},
  series = {Journal of sports science \& medicine},
  volume    = {14},
  journal   = {Journal of sports science \& medicine},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Department of Sports Medicine, Medical Faculty of Uludag University},
  address   = {Bursa},
  issn      = {1303-2968},
  pages     = {885 -- 887},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{KibeleClassenMuehlbaueretal.2014,
  author    = {Kibele, Armin and Classen, Claudia and M{\"u}hlbauer, Thomas and Granacher, Urs and Behm, David George},
  title     = {Metastability in plyometric training on unstable surfaces},
  series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe},
  journal   = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe},
  number    = {606},
  issn      = {1866-8364},
  doi       = {10.25932/publishup-42901},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-429013},
  pages     = {13},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Background In the past, plyometric training (PT) has been predominantly performed on stable surfaces. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine effects of a 7-week lower body PT on stable vs. unstable surfaces. This type of exercise condition may be denoted as metastable equilibrium. Methods Thirty-three physically active male sport science students (age: 24.1 ± 3.8 years) were randomly assigned to a PT group (n = 13) exercising on stable (STAB) and a PT group (n = 20) on unstable surfaces (INST). Both groups trained countermovement jumps, drop jumps, and practiced a hurdle jump course. In addition, high bar squats were performed. Physical fitness tests on stable surfaces (hexagonal obstacle test, countermovement jump, hurdle drop jump, left-right hop, dynamic and static balance tests, and leg extension strength) were used to examine the training effects. Results Significant main effects of time (ANOVA) were found for the countermovement jump, hurdle drop jump, hexagonal test, dynamic balance, and leg extension strength. A significant interaction of time and training mode was detected for the countermovement jump in favor of the INST group. No significant improvements were evident for either group in the left-right hop and in the static balance test. Conclusions These results show that lower body PT on unstable surfaces is a safe and efficient way to improve physical performance on stable surfaces.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{JebabliGranacherSelmietal.2020,
  author    = {Jebabli, Nidhal and Granacher, Urs and Selmi, Mohamed Amin and Al-Haddabi, Badriya and Behm, David George and Chaouachi, Anis and Haj Sassi, Radhouane},
  title     = {Listening to preferred music improved running performance without changing the pacing pattern during a 6 minute run test with young male adults},
  series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe},
  journal   = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe},
  number    = {696},
  issn      = {1866-8364},
  doi       = {10.25932/publishup-47188},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-471884},
  pages     = {12},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Several studies have investigated the effects of music on both submaximal and maximal exercise performance at a constant work-rate. However, there is a lack of research that has examined the effects of music on the pacing strategy during self-paced exercise. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of preferred music on performance and pacing during a 6 min run test (6-MSPRT) in young male adults. Twenty healthy male participants volunteered for this study. They performed two randomly assigned trials (with or without music) of a 6-MSPRT three days apart. Mean running speed, the adopted pacing strategy, total distance covered (TDC), peak and mean heart rate (HRpeak, HRmean), blood lactate (3 min after the test), and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) were measured. Listening to preferred music during the 6-MSPRT resulted in significant TDC improvement (?10\%; p = 0.016; effect size (ES) = 0.80). A significantly faster mean running speed was observed when listening to music compared with no music. The improvement of TDC in the present study is explained by a significant overall increase in speed (main effect for conditions) during the music trial. Music failed to modify pacing patterns as suggested by the similar reversed "J-shaped" profile during the two conditions. Blood-lactate concentrations were significantly reduced by 9\% (p = 0.006, ES = 1.09) after the 6-MSPRT with music compared to those in the control condition. No statistically significant differences were found between the test conditions for HRpeak, HRmean, and RPE. Therefore, listening to preferred music can have positive effects on exercise performance during the 6-MSPRT, such as greater TDC, faster running speeds, and reduced blood lactate levels but has no effect on the pacing strategy.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HowardGranacherBehm2015,
  author    = {Howard, Joshua and Granacher, Urs and Behm, David George},
  title     = {Trunk extensor fatigue decreases jump height similarly under stable and unstable conditions with experienced jumpers},
  series = {European journal of applied physiology},
  volume    = {115},
  journal   = {European journal of applied physiology},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {New York},
  issn      = {1439-6319},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00421-014-3011-x},
  pages     = {285 -- 294},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of back extensor fatigue on performance measures and electromyographic (EMG) activity of leg and trunk muscles during jumping on stable and unstable surfaces. Before and after a modified Biering-Sorensen fatigue protocol for the back extensors, countermovement (CMJ) and lateral jumps (LJ) were performed on a force plate under stable and unstable (balance pad on the force plate) conditions. Performance measures for LJ (contact time) and CMJ height and leg and trunk muscles EMG activity were tested in 14 male experienced jumpers during 2 time intervals for CMJ (braking phase, push-off phase) and 5 intervals for LJ (-30 to 0, 0-30, 30-60, 60-90, and 90-120 ms) in non-fatigued and fatigued conditions. A significant main effect of test (fatigue) (p = 0.007, f = 0.57) was observed for CMJ height. EMG analysis showed a significant fatigue-induced decrease in biceps femoris and gastrocnemius activity with CMJ (p = 0.008, f = 0.58 andp = 0.04, f = 0.422, respectively). LJ contact time was not affected by fatigue or surface interaction. EMG activity was significantly lower in the tibialis anterior with LJ following fatigue (p = 0.05, f = 0.405). A test x surface (p = 0.04, f = 0.438) interaction revealed that the non-fatigued unstable CMJ gastrocnemius EMG activity was lower than the non-fatigued stable condition during the onset-of-force phase. The findings revealed that fatiguing the trunk negatively impacts CMJ height and muscle activity during the performance of CMJs. However, skilled jumpers are not additionally affected by a moderately unstable surface as compared to a stable surface.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HammamiGranacherMakhloufetal.2016,
  author    = {Hammami, Raouf and Granacher, Urs and Makhlouf, Issam and Behm, David George and Chaouachi, Anis},
  title     = {SEQUENCING EFFECTS OF BALANCE AND PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN YOUTH SOCCER ATHLETES},
  series = {Journal of strength and conditioning research : the research journal of the NSCA},
  volume    = {30},
  journal   = {Journal of strength and conditioning research : the research journal of the NSCA},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Philadelphia},
  issn      = {1064-8011},
  doi       = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000001425},
  pages     = {3278 -- 3289},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Balance training may have a preconditioning effect on subsequent power training with youth. There are no studies examining whether the sequencing of balance and plyometric training has additional training benefits. The objective was to examine the effect of sequencing balance and plyometric training on the performance of 12- to 13-year-old athletes. Twenty-four young elite soccer players trained twice per week for 8 weeks either with an initial 4 weeks of balance training followed by 4 weeks of plyometric training (BPT) or 4 weeks of plyometric training proceeded by 4 weeks of balance training (PBT). Testing was conducted pre- and posttraining and included medicine ball throw; horizontal and vertical jumps; reactive strength; leg stiffness; agility; 10-, 20-, and 30-m sprints; Standing Stork balance test; and Y-Balance test. Results indicated that BPT provided significantly greater improvements with reactive strength index, absolute and relative leg stiffness, triple hop test, and a trend for the Y-Balance test (p = 0.054) compared with PBT. Although all other measures had similar changes for both groups, the average relative improvement for the BPT was 22.4\% (d = 1.5) vs. 15.0\% (d = 1.1) for the PBT. BPT effect sizes were greater with 8 of 13 measures. In conclusion, although either sequence of BPT or PBT improved jumping, hopping, sprint acceleration, and Standing Stork and Y-Balance, BPT initiated greater training improvements in reactive strength index, absolute and relative leg stiffness, triple hop test, and the Y-Balance test. BPT may provide either similar or superior performance enhancements compared with PBT.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HammamiChaouachiMakhloufetal.2016,
  author    = {Hammami, Raouf and Chaouachi, Anis and Makhlouf, Issam and Granacher, Urs and Behm, David George},
  title     = {Associations Between Balance and Muscle Strength, Power Performance in Male Youth Athletes of Different Maturity Status},
  series = {Pediatric exercise science},
  volume    = {28},
  journal   = {Pediatric exercise science},
  publisher = {Human Kinetics Publ.},
  address   = {Champaign},
  issn      = {0899-8493},
  doi       = {10.1123/pes.2015-0231},
  pages     = {521 -- 534},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Balance, strength and power relationships may contain important information at various maturational stages to determine training priorities. Purpose: The objective was to examine maturity-specific relationships of static/dynamic balance with strength and power measures in young male athletes. Method: Soccer players (N = 130) aged 10-16 were assessed with the Stork and Y balance (YBT) tests. Strength/power measures included back extensor muscle strength, standing long jump (SLJ), countermovement jump (CMJ), and 3-hop jump tests. Associations between balance with strength/power variables were calculated according to peak-height-velocity (PHV). Results: There were significant medium-large sized correlations between all balance measures with back extensor strength (r =.486.791) and large associations with power (r =.511.827). These correlation coefficients were significantly different between pre-PHV and circa PHV as well as pre-PHV and post-PHV with larger associations in the more mature groups. Irrespective of maturity-status, SLJ was the best strength/ power predictor with the highest proportion of variance (12-47\%) for balance (i.e., Stork eyes opened) and the YBT was the best balance predictor with the highest proportion of variance (43-78\%) for all strength/ power variables. Conclusion: The associations between balance and muscle strength/power measures in youth athletes that increase with maturity may imply transfer effects from balance to strength/power training and vice versa in youth athletes.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{GranacherPutaGabrieletal.2018,
  author    = {Granacher, Urs and Puta, Christian and Gabriel, Holger H. W. and Behm, David George and Arampatzis, Adamantios},
  title     = {Neuromuscular Training and Adaptations in Youth Athletes},
  series = {Frontiers in physiology},
  volume    = {9},
  journal   = {Frontiers in physiology},
  publisher = {Frontiers Research Foundation},
  address   = {Lausanne},
  issn      = {1664-042X},
  doi       = {10.3389/fphys.2018.01264},
  pages     = {5},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{GranacherLesinskiBueschetal.2016,
  author    = {Granacher, Urs and Lesinski, Melanie and B{\"u}sch, Dirk and M{\"u}hlbauer, Thomas and Prieske, Olaf and Puta, Christian and Gollhofer, Albert and Behm, David George},
  title     = {Effects of resistance training in youth athletes on muscular fitness and athletic performance},
  series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe},
  journal   = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe},
  number    = {429},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-406574},
  pages     = {14},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {During the stages of long-term athlete development (LTAD), resistance training (RT) is an important means for (i) stimulating athletic development, (ii) tolerating the demands of long-term training and competition, and (iii) inducing long-term health promoting effects that are robust over time and track into adulthood. However, there is a gap in the literature with regards to optimal RT methods during LTAD and how RT is linked to biological age. Thus, the aims of this scoping review were (i) to describe and discuss the effects of RT on muscular fitness and athletic performance in youth athletes, (ii) to introduce a conceptual model on how to appropriately implement different types of RT within LTAD stages, and (iii) to identify research gaps from the existing literature by deducing implications for future research. In general, RT produced small -to -moderate effects on muscular fitness and athletic performance in youth athletes with muscular strength showing the largest improvement. Free weight, complex, and plyometric training appear to be well -suited to improve muscular fitness and athletic performance. In addition, balance training appears to be an important preparatory (facilitating) training program during all stages of LTAD but particularly during the early stages. As youth athletes become more mature, specificity, and intensity of RT methods increase. This scoping review identified research gaps that are summarized in the following and that should be addressed in future studies: (i) to elucidate the influence of gender and biological age on the adaptive potential following RT in youth athletes (especially in females), (ii) to describe RT protocols in more detail (i.e., always report stress and strain based parameters), and (iii) to examine neuromuscular and tendomuscular adaptations following RT in youth athletes.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{GranacherLesinskiBueschetal.2016,
  author    = {Granacher, Urs and Lesinski, Melanie and Buesch, Dirk and M{\"u}hlbauer, Thomas and Prieske, Olaf and Puta, Christian and Gollhofer, Albert and Behm, David George},
  title     = {Effects of Resistance Training in Youth Athletes on Muscular Fitness and Athletic Performance: A Conceptual Model for Long-Term Athlete Development},
  series = {Frontiers in physiology},
  volume    = {7},
  journal   = {Frontiers in physiology},
  publisher = {Frontiers Research Foundation},
  address   = {Lausanne},
  issn      = {1664-042X},
  doi       = {10.3389/fphys.2016.00164},
  pages     = {14},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {During the stages of long-term athlete development (LTAD), resistance training (RT) is an important means for (i) stimulating athletic development, (ii) tolerating the demands of long-term training and competition, and (iii) inducing long-term health promoting effects that are robust over time and track into adulthood. However, there is a gap in the literature with regards to optimal RT methods during LTAD and how RT is linked to biological age. Thus, the aims of this scoping review were (i) to describe and discuss the effects of RT on muscular fitness and athletic performance in youth athletes, (ii) to introduce a conceptual model on how to appropriately implement different types of RT within LTAD stages, and (iii) to identify research gaps from the existing literature by deducing implications for future research. In general, RT produced small -to -moderate effects on muscular fitness and athletic performance in youth athletes with muscular strength showing the largest improvement. Free weight, complex, and plyometric training appear to be well -suited to improve muscular fitness and athletic performance. In addition, balance training appears to be an important preparatory (facilitating) training program during all stages of LTAD but particularly during the early stages. As youth athletes become more mature, specificity, and intensity of RT methods increase. This scoping review identified research gaps that are summarized in the following and that should be addressed in future studies: (i) to elucidate the influence of gender and biological age on the adaptive potential following RT in youth athletes (especially in females), (ii) to describe RT protocols in more detail (i.e., always report stress and strain based parameters), and (iii) to examine neuromuscular and tendomuscular adaptations following RT in youth athletes.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GrabowYoungByrneetal.2017,
  author    = {Grabow, Lena and Young, James D. and Byrne, Jeannette M. and Granacher, Urs and Behm, David George},
  title     = {Unilateral Rolling of the Foot did not Affect Non-Local Range of Motion or Balance},
  series = {Journal of sports science \& medicine},
  volume    = {16},
  journal   = {Journal of sports science \& medicine},
  publisher = {Department of Sports Medicine, Medical Faculty of Uludag University},
  address   = {Bursa},
  issn      = {1303-2968},
  pages     = {209 -- 218},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {Non-local or crossover (contralateral and non-stretched muscles) increases in range-of-motion (ROM) and balance have been reported following rolling of quadriceps, hamstrings and plantar flexors. Since there is limited information regarding plantar sole (foot) rolling effects, the objectives of this study were to determine if unilateral foot rolling would affect ipsilateral and contralateral measures of ROM and balance in young healthy adults. A randomized within-subject design was to examine non-local effects of unilateral foot rolling on ipsilateral and contralateral limb ankle dorsiflexion ROM and a modified sit-and-reachtest (SRT). Static balance was also tested during a 30 s single leg stance test. Twelve participants performed three bouts of 60 s unilateral plantar sole rolling using a roller on the dominant foot with 60 s rest intervals between sets. ROM and balance measures were assessed in separate sessions at pre-intervention, immediately and 10 minutes post-intervention. To evaluate repeated measures effects, two SRT pre-tests were implemented. Results demonstrated that the second pre-test SRT was 6.6\% higher than the first pre-test (p = 0.009, d = 1.91). There were no statistically significant effects of foot rolling on any measures immediately or 10 min post-test. To conclude, unilateral foot rolling did not produce statistically significant increases in ipsilateral or contralateral dorsiflexion or SRT ROM nor did it affect postural sway. Our statistically non-significant findings might be attributed to a lower degree of roller-induced afferent stimulation due to the smaller volume of myofascia and muscle compared to prior studies. Furthermore, ROM results from studies utilizing a single pre-test without a sufficient warm-up should be viewed critically.},
  language  = {en}
}