Training Science Podcast PART ONE: Jump Power, Force, Velocity, Or Height - Send Help! With Dr Daniel Cohen & Dr Martin Buchheit
Aug 29, 2024
In this discussion, Dr. Daniel Cohen, a pioneer in force plate technology and neuromuscular assessments, teams up with Dr. Martin Buchheit to explore the depths of athletic performance analysis. They dive into the significance of understanding metrics beyond just jump height and the importance of profiling versus monitoring athletes. The duo emphasizes that there's no shortcut in comprehending movements and loading dynamics. Listeners will gain insights into the complexities of biomechanical factors affecting performance and the critical role of tailored profiling techniques.
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Early Force Plate Data Frustration
- Daniel Cohen took six months to process jump test data for Arsenal players in 2012, causing delays and frustration.
- Baseline injury data from this was valuable but highlighted impracticalities in early force plate use.
Beyond Jump Height Metrics
- Force plates reveal neuromuscular qualities beyond jump height, such as eccentric and concentric force nuances.
- Two athletes can jump the same height but produce force differently, indicating varying neuromuscular profiles.
Choose Key Metrics Wisely
- Practitioners should select a few key force plate metrics based on their own cohort and the questions they want to answer.
- Start with jump height, flight time contraction time, eccentric duration, and time-constrained force metrics.