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    • P a g e | 15 torch slowed and dropped to a squat. . . A bare-chested, barefoot man ran into view swung a machete into the man's blazing skull." Through the "pungent, acrid smell," the photographer shot his pictures of "the prostrated body that...
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    • The Influence of Six Weeks of Complex Training Employing Squats Combined with Countermovement Squat Jumps and Kettlebell Swings Combined with Countermovement Squat Jumps on Vertical Jump Performance By Chad Ethan Smith A master’s project...
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    • Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Complex Training on lower body power, measured by vertical jump, following a six week program. Furthermore, the project was also aimed at determining whether it matters that the first...
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    • neuromuscular state observed immediately after a session of heavy resistance exercise (Robbins, 2005). If biomechanically similar explosive power exercises are performed while the muscles are in this potentiated state, an individual may see an...
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    • The purpose of this creative project was to examine the effects of Complex Training on lower body power, measured by vertical jump. The project was also aimed at determining whether it matters that the first exercise in the complex set is a...
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    • and Split Jerk play a major role in enhancing lower body power (Comfort & Kasim, 2007; Takano, 1992). Plyometrics are a more modern technique of enhancing lower body power (Ronnestad, et.al 2008). They are quick, powerful movements involving the...
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    • demands are different for each sport. There also might need to be differences in routines for football players as opposed to track athletes for similar reasons. Modifications also may need to be made for recreational, untrained, and elite athletes,...
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    • It is reasonable to assume that this would decrease acute performance by conducting the exercises so close together, but it may bring an increase in endurance. This method would also seem more time efficient. Conclusion As established previously,...
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    • jump. The project was also aimed at determining whether it matters that the first exercise in the complex set is a strength or power exercise, such as Kettlebell Swings. Methodology Participants. Thirty-six recreationally trained men and women...
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    • (squats/kettlebell swings) and the plyometric exercise (countermovement squat jumps). Subjects were allowed to miss no more than two nonconsecutive training days. Missing two consecutive training sessions or more than two nonconsecutive training...
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    • dropped once again to between four and six. For subjects to participate in the Kettlebell/countermovement squat jumps group they had to be capable of swinging a Kettlebell of at least 40 lbs. for four to six repetitions. Participants were also...
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    • increased to some degree with the six week training. This also may change the reach height. Researchers conducting future studies may wish to find a way monitor these things more closely. However, the method of testing for this study may be more...
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    • Though the results of this study have provided more information on this training method, it also raises more questions. Thus, future studies are necessary for a deeper understanding of Complex Training. Appendix A Dynamic Warm-up Stretches (to be...
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    • Radcliffe, J.C., & Radcliffe, J.L. (1996), Effects on different warm-up protocols on peak power output during a single response jump task. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 28, 189(Abstract). Robbins, D. W. (2005). Postactivation...
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