Acute Effects of a Conditioning Activity on Countermovement Jump Performance in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study was to verify the acute effect of a conditioning activity on countermovement jump performance in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes after different recovery intervals. Methods: The sample consisted of 12 male MMA athletes (age 24 ± 3 years; height 175.0 ± 7 cm, body weight 78.5 ± 13 kg). back squat performed in smith machine consisting 2 sets of 5 seconds of maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) resting 3 minutes between sets. After executed the squat, the volunteers performed five CMJ with rests of 4, 8 or 12 minutes after the conditioning activity. Results: The ANOVA one-way of repeated measures showed a statistically significant difference to jump height in the different intervals tested [F=12.97; p=0.001; ŋp²=0.56]. These differences were identified by Bonferroni's post-hoc in intervals of 8 and 12 minutes concerning Pre moment and in comparison between 4 and 8 minutes. No significant differences were found in compare between 4 minutes and the Pre moment between 4 and 12 minutes (p=0.239) and 8 and 12 minutes (p=1.000). Conclusion: It report that pauses between 8 and 12 minutes were ideas to promote the increase in CMJ performance.

Keywords: Performance, Conditioning activity, Countermovement jumping, MMA

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Author Biographies

Francisco de Paula Vitor Ferreira,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/4334940716752942

Rafael Henrique Nogueira,

 http://lattes.cnpq.br/3603927992885731

Yves Ferreira Porto,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/1264326829236042

Gabriel Resende Quinan,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/0585096591774938

João Paulo Pereira Rosa,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/8729014169198434

Leszek Antoni Szmuchrowski,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/4030637021059022

Marcos Daniel Motta Drummond,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/2664719746591647

Ronaldo Angelo Dias da Silva,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/5437651860413629

Published
2023-11-06
How to Cite
Ferreira, F. de P. V., Nogueira, R. H., Porto, Y. F., Quinan, G. R., Rosa, J. P. P., Szmuchrowski, L. A., Drummond, M. D. M., & Silva, R. A. D. da. (2023). Acute Effects of a Conditioning Activity on Countermovement Jump Performance in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes. Lecturas: Educación Física Y Deportes, 28(306), 77-91. https://doi.org/10.46642/efd.v28i306.7072
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