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The effects of a maximal power training cycle on the strength, maximum power, vertical jump height and acceleration of high-level 400-meter hurdlers

Publicated to: Journal of Human Kinetics. 36 (1): 119-126 - 2013-03-01 36(1), DOI: 10.2478/hukin-2013-0012

Authors:

Balsalobre-Fernández, C; Tejero-González, CM; del Campo-Vecino, J; Alonso-Curiel, D
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Autonomous Univ Madrid, Dept Phys Educ Sport & Human Movement, E-28049 Madrid, Spain - Author
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid - Author

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a power training cycle on maximum strength, maximum power, vertical jump height and acceleration in seven high-level 400-meter hurdlers subjected to a specific training program twice a week for 10 weeks. Each training session consisted of five sets of eight jump-squats with the load at which each athlete produced his maximum power. The repetition maximum in the half squat position (RM), maximum power in the jump-squat (W), a squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CSJ), and a 30-meter sprint from a standing position were measured before and after the training program using an accelerometer, an infra-red platform and photocells. The results indicated the following statistically significant improvements: a 7.9% increase in RM (Z=-2.03, p=0.021, δc=0.39), a 2.3% improvement in SJ (Z=-1.69, p=0.045, δc=0.29), a 1.43% decrease in the 30-meter sprint (Z=-1.70, p=0.044, δc=0.12), and, where maximum power was produced, a change in the RM percentage from 56 to 62% (Z=-1.75, p=0.039, δc=0.54). As such, it can be concluded that strength training with a maximum power load is an effective means of increasing strength and acceleration in high-level hurdlers. © Editorial Committee of Journal of Human Kinetics.
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Keywords

athleticshigh-level hurdlersmuscular strengthresistance trainingAthleticsHigh-level hurdlersMuscular strengthResistance trainingTesting

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Journal of Human Kinetics due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2013, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q4 for the agency WoS (JCR) in the category Sport Sciences.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-10:

  • Google Scholar: 53
  • WoS: 21
  • Scopus: 23
  • Europe PMC: 11
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-10:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 170.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 170 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 5.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 5 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (ALONSO CURIEL, DIONISIO) and Last Author (Alonso-Curiel D).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been TEJERO GONZALEZ, CARLOS MARIA.

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