Effects of Ballistic and Traditional Half-Squat Training With Light Loads on Strength, Jump, and Sprint Performance in Young Rugby Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
PURPOSE This study examined the effects of two 6-week in-season training interventions using light loads (30%-40% 1-repetition maximum) and contrasting strategies: (1) ballistic jump squat (JS) and (2) traditional half squat on strength, jump, and sprint performance in youth rugby players. METHODS Twenty-five highly...