The Role of Lower-Limb Muscle Volumes in Vertical Jump Performance in NCAA Division 1 Athletes

These findings, derived from over 200 NCAA Division I athletes, highlight the crucial role of the quadriceps in CMJ performance in high‑level athletes. Strength and conditioning and rehabilitation programs may consider targeting quadriceps hypertrophy to improve vertical jump performance.

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Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
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2026-01-27
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https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000003943
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Sports Performance and Training
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The Role of Lower-Limb Muscle Volumes in Vertical Jump Performance in NCAA Division 1 Athletes

Naoaki Ito, Dan O’Brien, Stephanie Kliethermes, Bryan Heiderscheit
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Sports Performance and Training
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The Role of Lower-Limb Muscle Volumes in Vertical Jump Performance in NCAA Division 1 Athletes

Naoaki Ito, Dan O’Brien, Stephanie Kliethermes, Bryan Heiderscheit
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Abstract

These findings, derived from over 200 NCAA Division I athletes, highlight the crucial role of the quadriceps in CMJ performance in high‑level athletes. Strength and conditioning and rehabilitation programs may consider targeting quadriceps hypertrophy to improve vertical jump performance.

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
University of Wisconsin–Madison (US)
Gender equality
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Sports Performance and Training
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The Role of Lower-Limb Muscle Volumes in Vertical Jump Performance in NCAA Division 1 Athletes — Naoaki Ito, Dan O’Brien, et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS