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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28497285/ Jump performance doesn’t improve the same way from plyometrics and weight training! What they founding this study: - Plyometric training improved jump performance primarily through muscle tendon unit (MTU) mechanical changes - Weight training increased muscle strength and hypertrophy, BUT had less transfer to jump performance. - The differentiator was tendon stiffness and elastic energy utilization! Athletes who ONLY lift often get strong but stay slow off the ground When it comes to exercises like calf raises, just know that you don’t jump higher because your calves get bigger, you jump higher because your Achilles / ankle system improved at returning force faster! Plyometric and weight training do not improve vert the same way. Plyos improve jumping mainly through muscle tendon unit (MTU) mechanical changes, while weight training increases strength with less direct transfer to jump performance. The key difference is Achilles tendon stiffness and elastic energy return. Build strength to raise your force ceiling, then use plyometrics and fast ground contact movements to use that force quickly.

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Barbell Calf Raises — Do Athletes Need Them? Short answer: yes, (WHEN USED CORRECTLY) They train the gastroc and soleus, which matter for sprinting, jumping, deceleration, and Achilles health and achilles strengthening. - Full range (deep stretch → controlled rise) - Slow tempo, NO BOUNCING - Load that you can actually control Sets & reps (general): - Strength/power: 3–5 × 5–8 - Tendon/durability: 3–4 × 10–15 Spine stress? Yes, there’s axial load. That’s fine if you have experience in squatting and volume is managed. If your back is beat up, use a single leg or trap bar variation. Bottom line, Barbell Calf raises support performance. They don’t replace sprinting, jumping, or plyos. Program them with intent. What is your input on this exercise? Overrated? Underrated? why or why not?

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