Christou A. Marios

University of Nicosia · Department of Sports Science

Sotiropoulos, K, Smilios, I, Barzouka, K, Christou, M, Bogdanis, G, Douda, H, and Tokmakidis, SP. Effects of drop jump training from different heights and weight training on vertical jump, maximum strength and change of direction performance in female volleyball players. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2022-This study compared the effects of dr...

Purpose: This study examined the acute effects of contrast loading on mechanical power output during bench-press throws in junior volleyball players. Method: Eleven males (age: 16.5±0.5 years) performed a contrast loading and a control protocol. The contrast protocol included the execution of 3 bench-throws with a 30% load of 1RM, after 3 min a...

Purpose: This study examined the effect of rest interval after the execution of a jump-squat set with varied external mechanical-power outputs on repeated-jump (RJ) height, mechanical power, and electromyographic (EMG) activity. Methods: Twelve male volleyball players executed 6 RJs before and 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 min after the execution of 6 repe...

The present study examines the changes in maximum strength, vertical jump performance as well as the load-velocity and load-power relationship after a resistance training period using a heavy load and an individual load that maximizes mechanical power output with and without including body mass in power calculations. Forty-three moderately trained...

Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the acute effects of three exercise protocols on the agility and jumping ability of soccer players using the contrast training method. The subject were 14 male soccer players (age: 18,5 ± 0,7 years, height: 1,80 ± 0,05 m, body mass: 67 ± 3,4 kg, 1RM at squat: 115,2 ± 9,6 kg). In the study, three...

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a specific warm-up using half-squats at low and moderate intensity on vertical jump performance and electromyographic activity of the thigh muscles. The subjects were 26 men who were divided into a low intensity group (LIG; n = 13) and a moderate intensity group (MIG; n = 13). The LIG perfor...

Body size and dimensions, in conjunction with jumping ability, may constitute critical components for successful performance in Volleyball. The purpose of this study was: to measure a number of anthropometric characteristics and vertical jump performance of elite youth women volleyball players, from the national teams of the Balkan countries, and m...

The present review outlines the current research literature on the effects of strength training on physical capacities and athletic performance during the developmental period. Properly designed resistance training programs enhance muscular strength in children and adolescents more than natural development, without any risk of injuries. In addition...

This study examined the effects of a progressive resistance training program in addition to soccer training on the physical capacities of male adolescents. Eighteen soccer players (age: 12-15 years) were separated in a soccer (SOC; n = 9) and a strength-soccer (STR; n = 9) training group and 8 subjects of similar age constituted a control group. Al...