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ABSTRACT maximum performance and reduce that nothing is more critical to athletic
the chance for injury. success than the capacity to display a
VOLLEYBALL IS AN EXPLOSIVE
The application of specificity and over- high rate of force development (22,52).
SPORT IN WHICH A SUCCESSFUL
load is required to best improve sport As in most sports, developing a volley-
PERFORMANCE IS LARGELY ball player’s power output is considered
DETERMINED BY THE CAPACITY performance. Specificity refers to the
training regimen, namely, does it mimic an essential component to a successful
TO DEMONSTRATE REPEATED performance (35).
BOUTS OF MAXIMAL OR NEAR- the movements that are most important
to performance. Overload refers to the Weightlifting, often referred to as Olym-
MAXIMAL POWER. GIVEN THE
manipulation of the training stimulus pic-style lifting, is one of the most
RELATIVELY HIGH LEVELS OF
(weight, speed, and duration), so as to accepted methods to enhance power
FORCE BEING GENERATED AND
enable a greater than normal effort (35). output among athletes. Because the
ABSORBED, THE RISK FOR INJURY
Although some would contend that ex- exercises involve rapid acceleration
EXISTS WHEN PLAYING. THIS ercises cannot replicate sport move- against resistance throughout the move-
ARTICLE FOCUSES ON WEIGHT- ments, it is commonly accepted that ment, power outputs are quite high
LIFTING AS THE PRIMARY MEANS exercises selected based on their simi- (35,36,40,66). Indeed, the snatch and
WITH WHICH TO ADDRESS THOSE larity to sport movements, particularly clean and jerk afford the highest power
ATTRIBUTES THAT UNDERLIE PER- in the strength/power training program outputs recorded in sport (23,25) (Fig-
FORMANCE AND REDUCE THE of athletes, are beneficial (36). ures 1–6). Given the intent to move
CHANCE FOR INJURY. the load as quickly as possible, weightlift-
Looking closer, specificity might not
refer to a particular exercise but instead ing exercises stimulate greater motor unit
to the outcome of the exercise. Put synchronization and therefore improve
INTRODUCTION another way, specificity refers to the the ability to generate power (30,36,60).
olleyball is an explosive sport in objective of the exercise and its poten- The high levels of force development as
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Weightlifting to Improve Volleyball Performance
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mimics the requirement to push aggres- maximal force. Ground reaction forces
action that generates most of the points sively against the ground when per- in the snatch were also comparable to
during a game. A successful spike typ- forming a vertical jump (13,17,36,47). that of the countermovement jump.
ically depends on the height of contact, Indeed, the kinetics and kinematics of
ball direction, and ball speed (52). The the second pull and the drive phase of
ability to jump and reach the ball at its the jerk display comparable acceleration WEIGHTLIFTING VERSUS
highest point is commonly reliant on patterns to the vertical jump (38,40). POWERLIFTING
vertical jump performance (52). Thus, The sports of weightlifting and power-
Of importance, studies have indicated
considerable training time should be lifting are commonly confused
that weightlifting exercises can
allocated to improve this component (36,40,51). Although the exercises along
improve vertical jump performance
of performance (35). with the performance attributes are dif-
(11,13,14,32,61). Stone et al. (61), for
Studies have demonstrated a correla- example, found that weightlifting exer- ferent, the goal is similar, namely, to
tion between weightlifting and sport cises improved vertical jump results. amass the most weight lifted. Power-
movements, particularly the vertical Similar results were observed by Carlock lifters perform 3 exercises: deadlift, back
jump (11,13,34,59–61). Vertical jump et al. (13), who reported a strong rela- squat, and bench press. Given the rela-
performance is largely dependent on tionship between weightlifting perfor- tively high loads and the biomechanics
the force produced at the hip, knee, mance and a countermovement jump. of the movements, maximum force pro-
and ankle joints (34,35). In accord, When comparing the hang power duction at slow velocities is typically
the musculature involved when per- snatch with the noncountermovement observed after the initiation of power-
forming weightlifting exercises is the jump, Canavan et al. (11) observed sim- lifting exercises (26). In contrast, weight-
extensors of the hip and knee along ilarities in maximal power, relative lifting exercises require maximum force
with the plantar flexors of the ankle power, maximal force, and time to
(11,27,38). Forceful extension of these
joints, particularly in the second pull,
Figure 2. Snatch: behind. Figure 4. Clean (second pull): side view. Figure 6. Split jerk: side.
(26) noted that approximately 12 W/kg produced significantly greater peak to improve maximal power, particularly
of body weight is produced in the back velocities, power outputs, and jump the force component of the equation.
squat compared with 52 W/kg during heights than powerlifters (40,43,64). Notwithstanding the load, the success-
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the second pull of the snatch and clean. ful completion of weightlifting exercises
This article also noted a decrease in is velocity dependent (66). Therefore, it
COMPARING WEIGHTLIFTING
is logical to assume that training at high
power output in both weightlifting and WITH ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF
IMPROVING POWER FOR power outputs will facilitate increases in
powerlifting exercises as the weight
VOLLEYBALL PERFORMANCE maximal power (26).
increased (26). However, the effect
was more pronounced in the powerlift- A training program that combines high Loaded jump exercises have been
ing exercises because of the increased force and high velocity training to shown to increase the ability to develop
time it takes to complete the exercises. enhance power is reasonable. Address- force rapidly (7,70). In comparison to
In powerlifting exercises, for example, a ing the 2 components separately can plyometric exercises, these movements
1 repetition maximum (1RM) lift can improve power (37). However, there can increase the slope of the early por-
decrease power output by as much as 2 are disagreements regarding the opti- tion of the force-time curve (47). Similar
times in comparison to a 90% effort (26). mal loading parameters, movement to plyometric movements, the exercises
velocities, power outputs, rest intervals, do not require individuals to decelerate
To illustrate the differences in power and exercises used to develop maximal the load. Loaded jump exercises, such
output between weightlifting and power- power (6,29,40,41,58,70). In contrast, as barbell countermovement jump squats,
lifting, O’Shea (51) compared the values several studies have found that the abil- are typically performed with 30–60% of
for world record lifts made by 2 former ity to generate maximum power is individuals’ 1RM (38). Relatively lighter
world champions. While executing improved with high force, high veloc- loads, for example, might enhance the
a 405-kg deadlift, Doyle Kenady pro- ity training (as occurs in weightlifting) velocity component of the force-veloc-
duced 5.57 W/kg of body weight. In (11,13,32,61). ity equation in accordance with plyo-
comparison, Alex Pisarenko generated metric exercises (38,47). Conversely,
Granted, weightlifting is not the only
21.64 W/kg of body weight during relatively heavier loads, which can cause
training means with which to enhance
a 265-kg clean. The deadlift, which injury to the lower leg, knee, back, and
power output. Plyometric movements,
traveled 0.40 m off the floor, took neck because of the high impact at land-
such as jumping, hopping, and bound-
approximately 2 seconds to complete ing, will primarily improve force pro-
ing along with loaded jump exercises,
compared with 0.90 seconds for the duction (38,44). In comparison, the
can be effective (4,20). Combined
clean. The observations suggest that methods, including combination train- outcome of the snatch and clean is
powerlifting might be a misnomer ing, compound training, complex train- largely dependent on movement speed,
and that if the objective of training is ing, and contrast training, can also be particularly in the second pull, regard-
to increase total body power output, useful (40). According to Hoffman less of the load (10,49,66).
then weightlifting exercises are war- et al. (37), training programs that com- Combined training methods typi-
ranted (36,51,66). bine high force and high velocity train- cally use powerlifting and power
A study by McBride et al. (43) com- ing are more effective than training exercises, such as plyometric and
pared differences in power output as programs that emphasize high force loaded jump movements, during the
assessed through weighted jumping or high velocity training. However, same session or training cycle to
among elite weightlifters and power- combined methods may have limita- develop power (40). Combination train-
lifters. Jumps from a 908 knee angle tions compared with weightlifting. ing, for example, commonly involves
were performed at 0, 20, and 40 kg According to Hori et al. (38), plyomet- performing plyometric exercises before
and at 30, 60, and 90% of their 1RM ric exercises can improve reactive squatting movements. In accordance,
squat. Notwithstanding the load, results strength, that is, the ability to quickly compound training uses powerlifting
showed that weightlifters generated the transition from an eccentric to a con- and power exercises on different days
higher power outputs. Peak power in centric muscle action by using the to allow for recovery. Both methods
the unloaded vertical jump was also sig- stretch-shortening cycle. Because the have been found to improve power in
nificantly higher among weightlifters exercises typically do not require indi- the short term in novice athletes with
compared with powerlifters. The find- viduals to decelerate the load, the char- lower levels of strength (16,71).
ings were supported by Stone (60) who acteristics are similar to weightlifting Research examining the long-term
observed significantly higher power (38). However, plyometric exercises effects on power in experienced individ-
outputs among weightlifters compared are typically performed with the uals is lacking (16,40,71).
(Weight/reps)sets
added or manipulated to develop identified individual deficiencies. The recommended sets and reps can be varied depending on players’ physical preparedness. Core exercises may include
Training loads should be below maximum effort and based on the ongoing evaluation of technique. Weightlifting variations can be included to improve technical skill. Exercises can be
performing an exercise such as the back
squat with loads approaching individuals’
(HS/1 + 1)X
1RM followed by a plyometric exercise
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(HS/1)X
(HS/1)X
(16). Commonly confused with complex
(X/6)3
training, contrast training involves alter-
—
nating powerlifting exercises with power
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Friday (PM)
strengthening
improve power in experienced individu-
als (6,16,47,71). However, in each case,
Rotator cuff
there is a need to examine the long-term
Snatch
effects on maximal power as well as to
Core
identify optimal rest intervals between
exercises (6,58).
(Weight/reps)sets
Notwithstanding individuals’ level of
weightlifting experience, research sup-
ports the use of high force high velocity
training for the long-term development
(X/3)3
(X/2)3
—
Tricoli et al. (67) compared training
programs that used weightlifting exer-
Wednesday (PM)
(Figure 7)
Front squat
pull
ing method group outperformed their
Core
counterparts in the 1RM half-squat
Table 1
a variety of movements that target abdominal, oblique, gluteus, and low back musculature.
(Weight/reps)sets
(X/6)3
(X/6)3
strengthening
Glute-ham raise
Core
(X/3)3
(X/5)3
(Figure 8)
Front squat
Back squat
Core
(Weight/reps)sets
With an increase in volume, training loads should be similar to that used in the previous training block. The ongoing evaluation of individual’s technical deficiencies should guide the use of
rhomboid major, rhomboid minor,
weightlifting variations. The recommended sets and reps can be varied depending on players’ physical preparedness. Core exercises may include a variety of movements that target
upper and lower trapezius, and latissi-
mus dorsi (42). The likelihood of
(X/1 + 1)5
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(X/1)4
(X/6)3
are not experiencing pain might
—
be minimized by performing weightlift-
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strengthening
scapular retractors as well as the rota-
tor cuff and deltoid muscles (36).
Rotator cuff The first pull of weightlifting exercises
Snatch
(X/1)4
(X/3)4
Front squat
Snatch pull
(X/4)4
(X/6)3
PROGRAM DESIGN
strengthening
Glute-ham raise
Power snatch
Core
(X/3)4
(X/5)5
(36,66).
(Figure 7)
(Figure 8)
Front squat
Back squat
Core
(Wt/reps)sets
With a decrease in volume, training loads can be increased based on the ongoing evaluation of technique. The recommended sets and reps can be varied depending on players’ physical
weightlifting exercises (15,36).
(HS/1 + 1)X
Depending on the needs of the player,
(HS/1)X
(X/6)3
variations can be used to develop cer-
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—
improve technique in the snatch and
strengthening
desired performance capabilities.
Friday (PM)
Rotator cuff
requirement to push aggressively
against the ground when performing
Snatch
Core
a vertical jump, a greater emphasis
—
might be placed on developing a proper
(Weight/reps)sets
preparedness. Core exercises may include a variety of movements that target abdominal, oblique, gluteus, and low back musculature.
(X/2 + 1)3
(X/3)3
(X/6)3
power jerk
(X/3)5
Core
put (31,46,66).
(Weight/reps)sets
Training loads can be increased based on the ongoing evaluation of technique. The recommended sets and reps can be varied depending on players’ physical preparedness. Core exercises
that power outputs during weightlifting
exercises are maximized at 75–80% of
(HS/1 + 1)X
individuals’ 1RM, loading parameters
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(X/6)3
needs. For those players who are not yet
—
familiar with weightlifting exercises, the
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strengthening
Friday (PM)
safely (38). Once technically proficient,
Rotator cuff
training loads might be assigned based
Snatch
on individual weaknesses. For example,
players who need to be faster might
—
emphasize low-intensity lifts (70–85%),
(Weight/reps)sets
whereas players who need to improve
strength might emphasize high-inten-
(X/2 + 1)3
sity lifts (85% and above) (28).
(X/2)4
(X/2)4
Because power output is considered an
essential component of volleyball per-
—
formance, and given power output is
largely the result of efficient neuromus-
Wednesday (PM)
may include a variety of movements that target abdominal, oblique, gluteus, and low back musculature.
power jerk
Snatch pull
Core
with rest intervals of at least 3 minutes
—
(8,38,40,66). Volume (the total weight
(Weight/reps)sets
(X/2)5
(X/1)3
(X/4)4
(X/6)3
Power clean
Rotator cuff
(X/2)4
Core
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