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Effect of the degree of hill slope on acute downhill running velocity and acceleration.
Full Abstract
This study analyzes the effects of hill slope on acute overspeed running. This study considers both acceleration and supramaximal velocity. Forty-four athletes ran 40-yard sprints, on 5 different hill slopes, ranging from 2.1 degrees to 6.9 degrees . Forty-yard sprint times and 10-yard split times were recorded using the Brower Timing System Speedtrap II. Analysis reveals that 40-yard and 10-yard sprints performed on hill slopes of approximately 5.8 degrees were optimal compared to flatland running and the other slopes assessed. Sprinting on a 5.8 degrees slope increased the subjects' maximal speed by 7.09% +/- 3.66% and increased the subjects' acceleration by 6.54% +/- 1.56%. Strength and conditioning professionals who train athletes for speed should develop and use overspeed hills or platforms with slopes of approximately 5.8 degrees in order to maximize acute sprinting velocity and acceleration.
Author information
Author/s: Ebben, William P (WP); Davies, Joseph A (JA); Clewien, Rustin W (RW);
Affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Program in Exercise Science, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. webben70(-atsign-)hotmail.com
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Journal: Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association (J Strength Cond Res), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2008-May; vol 22 (issue 3) : pp 898-902
Dates: Created 2008/06/06; Completed 2008/08/07;
PMID: 18438224, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )
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