STRENGTH & POWER TESTS
A collection of high-quality articles on various strength and power tests.
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1RM Testing
Considered as the ‘gold-standard’ test for measuring maximum strength or explosive strength in non-laboratory environments, the 1RM test can be conducted on a large variety of populations.
Countermovement Jump (CMJ)
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a simple, practical, valid, and very reliable measure of lower-body power.
Dynamic Strength Index
The Dynamic Strength Index, often referred to as the dynamic strength deficit, measures the difference between an athlete’s maximal and explosive strength capacity.
Incremental DJ-RSI test
The incremental drop jump reactive strength index test was developed to measure the reactive jump capacity of athletes, and to determine how they cope with the stress imposed on their body from plyometric activities.
Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull (IMTP)
The isometric mid-thigh pull test is an effective and reliable way to test maximal strength in youth and adult athletes.
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SJ-IMTP test
The SJ refers to the Squat Jump, and the IMTP is the abbreviation for the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull. Although the Static SJ-IMTP is an accurate and reliable measure of an athlete’s Dynamic Strength Index, it can be problematic to conduct due to the requirements of complex and expensive equipment (i.e. force platforms).
Squat Jump test
The squat jump (SJ) is a simple, practical, valid, and very reliable measure of lower-body power. As a consequence, it is no surprise that this has become a cornerstone test for many strength and conditioning coaches and sports scientists.
Vertec Jump test
The Vertec device is a simple to use, inexpensive, and portable device which can measure an athlete’s vertical jump height.
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