Acute effects of isometric conditioning activity with different distribution contraction on countermovement jump performance in resistance trained participants

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 3 sets of isometric conditioning activity (ICA), each with an equal total duration (9 s per set) but with different distributions contractions, on force production during ICA and subsequent countermovement jump (CMJ) performance. Fifteen r...

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Main Authors: Jakub Jarosz, Milosz Drozd, Dawid Gawel, Michal Wilk, Jonatan Helbin, Michal Krzysztofik
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description Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 3 sets of isometric conditioning activity (ICA), each with an equal total duration (9 s per set) but with different distributions contractions, on force production during ICA and subsequent countermovement jump (CMJ) performance. Fifteen resistance-trained males participated in this study (age: 22.1 ± 2.4 years; body mass: 85.1 ± 9.7 kg; height: 181.3 ± 6.5 cm; relative one-repetition maximum (1RM) in back squat: 1.59 ± 0.32 kg/kg of body mass). Participants completed 3 conditions, each consisting of ICA in the half-back squat with a pushing isometric muscle action (PIMA) position at a 120-degree knee angle against an immovable barbell, differing in repetition distribution: 3 sets of 9 repetitions lasting 1 s each (SUST-1), 3 sets of 3 repetitions lasting 3 s each (SUST-3), 3 sets of single repetitions lasting 9 s (SUST-9), and a control condition (CTRL) without ICA. A 1-minute rest was allowed between sets. Approximately 3 min pre-ICA and at 15 s, 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-minutes post-ICA, the CMJ performance was assessed. Moreover, peak force (PF) production, and force generated at 100 (Force100) and 200 ms (Force200) during each ICA were evaluated. A two-way repeated measures ANOVA indicated a main effect of time on CMJ height (F = 2.674; p = 0.029; ηp²=0.171) but did not show significant differences between conditions (F = 0.934; p = 0.434; ηp²=0.067) or interactions (F = 0.826; p = 0.648; ηp²=0.060). Post-hoc comparisons indicated a significant decrease in CMJ height at the 9th minute compared to the 3rd minute (35.7 ± 5.6 cm vs. 36.8 ± 5.5 cm post-CA; d = 0.161; p = 0.048). In addition, no significant interactions or main effects were found for CMJ contraction time, PF and Force100 during ICA. However, a main effect of condition was demonstrated on Force200 (F = 19.181; p < 0.001; ηp²= 0.013). Post-hoc comparisons revealed higher Force200 values in SUST-1 (mean difference [MD] = 549 ± 137 N; d = 1.049; p < 0.001) and SUST-3 (MD = 348 ± 112 N; d = 0.665; p = 0.002) compared to the SUST-9 condition. None of the ICAs used in the present study had any effect on the CMJ performance. However, the significantly higher Force200 values noted in the SUST-1, and SUST-3 conditions compared to the SUST-9 condition suggest that the specific distributions of isometric contraction influence the force generated during their execution.
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spelling doaj-art-cd12c1a357ae4934aacd9906e3ea3e222025-08-20T03:10:18ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-05-011511810.1038/s41598-025-02126-4Acute effects of isometric conditioning activity with different distribution contraction on countermovement jump performance in resistance trained participantsJakub Jarosz0Milosz Drozd1Dawid Gawel2Michal Wilk3Jonatan Helbin4Michal Krzysztofik5Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical EducationInstitute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical EducationInstitute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical EducationInstitute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical EducationInstitute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical EducationInstitute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical EducationAbstract The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 3 sets of isometric conditioning activity (ICA), each with an equal total duration (9 s per set) but with different distributions contractions, on force production during ICA and subsequent countermovement jump (CMJ) performance. Fifteen resistance-trained males participated in this study (age: 22.1 ± 2.4 years; body mass: 85.1 ± 9.7 kg; height: 181.3 ± 6.5 cm; relative one-repetition maximum (1RM) in back squat: 1.59 ± 0.32 kg/kg of body mass). Participants completed 3 conditions, each consisting of ICA in the half-back squat with a pushing isometric muscle action (PIMA) position at a 120-degree knee angle against an immovable barbell, differing in repetition distribution: 3 sets of 9 repetitions lasting 1 s each (SUST-1), 3 sets of 3 repetitions lasting 3 s each (SUST-3), 3 sets of single repetitions lasting 9 s (SUST-9), and a control condition (CTRL) without ICA. A 1-minute rest was allowed between sets. Approximately 3 min pre-ICA and at 15 s, 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-minutes post-ICA, the CMJ performance was assessed. Moreover, peak force (PF) production, and force generated at 100 (Force100) and 200 ms (Force200) during each ICA were evaluated. A two-way repeated measures ANOVA indicated a main effect of time on CMJ height (F = 2.674; p = 0.029; ηp²=0.171) but did not show significant differences between conditions (F = 0.934; p = 0.434; ηp²=0.067) or interactions (F = 0.826; p = 0.648; ηp²=0.060). Post-hoc comparisons indicated a significant decrease in CMJ height at the 9th minute compared to the 3rd minute (35.7 ± 5.6 cm vs. 36.8 ± 5.5 cm post-CA; d = 0.161; p = 0.048). In addition, no significant interactions or main effects were found for CMJ contraction time, PF and Force100 during ICA. However, a main effect of condition was demonstrated on Force200 (F = 19.181; p < 0.001; ηp²= 0.013). Post-hoc comparisons revealed higher Force200 values in SUST-1 (mean difference [MD] = 549 ± 137 N; d = 1.049; p < 0.001) and SUST-3 (MD = 348 ± 112 N; d = 0.665; p = 0.002) compared to the SUST-9 condition. None of the ICAs used in the present study had any effect on the CMJ performance. However, the significantly higher Force200 values noted in the SUST-1, and SUST-3 conditions compared to the SUST-9 condition suggest that the specific distributions of isometric contraction influence the force generated during their execution.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-02126-4Post-activation performance enhancementIsometric squatIsometric contraction distributionForce production
spellingShingle Jakub Jarosz
Milosz Drozd
Dawid Gawel
Michal Wilk
Jonatan Helbin
Michal Krzysztofik
Acute effects of isometric conditioning activity with different distribution contraction on countermovement jump performance in resistance trained participants
Scientific Reports
Post-activation performance enhancement
Isometric squat
Isometric contraction distribution
Force production
title Acute effects of isometric conditioning activity with different distribution contraction on countermovement jump performance in resistance trained participants
title_full Acute effects of isometric conditioning activity with different distribution contraction on countermovement jump performance in resistance trained participants
title_fullStr Acute effects of isometric conditioning activity with different distribution contraction on countermovement jump performance in resistance trained participants
title_full_unstemmed Acute effects of isometric conditioning activity with different distribution contraction on countermovement jump performance in resistance trained participants
title_short Acute effects of isometric conditioning activity with different distribution contraction on countermovement jump performance in resistance trained participants
title_sort acute effects of isometric conditioning activity with different distribution contraction on countermovement jump performance in resistance trained participants
topic Post-activation performance enhancement
Isometric squat
Isometric contraction distribution
Force production
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-02126-4
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