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Originally Posted by wongkey
Doesn't sprinting recruit more of your fast twitch fibers which is needed to jump higher? So if you sprint more you'll have more fast twitch fibers; is this correct, or am I just waay off.
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Correct to some extent. You need high intensity, ballistic exercises to target the fast twitch muscle fibres, seek muscle fibre adaption etc. However, there can sometimes be too much focus on muscle fibre type. Applying max force in the shortest amount of time while executing perfect technique is how you reach your goal. Depth jumps are closer in technique to your standard approach jump and are more skill specific than sprinting. Something for you to consider..
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