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Understanding the key phases of the countermovement jump force-time curve (2018)
Journal Article
McMahon, J., Suchomel, T., Lake, J., & Comfort, P. (2018). Understanding the key phases of the countermovement jump force-time curve. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 40(4), 96-106. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000375

The countermovement jump (CMJ) test is commonly conducted to assess neuromuscular function and is being increasingly performed using force platforms. Comprehensive insight into athletes’ neuromuscular function can be gained through detailed analys... Read More about Understanding the key phases of the countermovement jump force-time curve.

Comparison of the force-, velocity- and power-time curves between the concentric-only and eccentric-concentric bench press exercises (2018)
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Pérez-Castilla, A., Comfort, P., McMahon, J., Pestaña-Melero, F., & García-Ramos, A. (2020). Comparison of the force-, velocity- and power-time curves between the concentric-only and eccentric-concentric bench press exercises. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(6), 1618-1624. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002448

The aim of this study was to compare the temporal and mechanical variables between the concentric-only and eccentric-concentric bench press (BP) variants. Twenty-one men (age: 22.0±4.2 years, body mass: 73.4±7.7 kg, height: 177.2±8.0 cm; one-repetiti... Read More about Comparison of the force-, velocity- and power-time curves between the concentric-only and eccentric-concentric bench press exercises.

Lack of effect of ankle position during the Nordic curl on muscle activity of the biceps femoris and medial gastrocnemius (2017)
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Comfort, P., Regan, A., Herrington, L., Thomas, C., McMahon, J., & Jones, P. (2017). Lack of effect of ankle position during the Nordic curl on muscle activity of the biceps femoris and medial gastrocnemius. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 26(3), 202-207. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2015-0130

Context: Regular performance (~2×/wk) of Nordic curls has been shown to increase hamstring strength and reduce the risk of hamstring strain injury, although no consensus on ankle position has been provided. Objective: To compare the effects of p... Read More about Lack of effect of ankle position during the Nordic curl on muscle activity of the biceps femoris and medial gastrocnemius.

The effects of a four week jump-training program on frontal plane projection angle in female gymnasts (2017)
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Colclough, A., Munro, A., Herrington, L., McMahon, J., & Comfort, P. (2018). The effects of a four week jump-training program on frontal plane projection angle in female gymnasts. Physical Therapy in Sport, 30, 29-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2017.11.003

Objectives: To investigate the effects of a four week jump training program on frontal plane projection angle (FPPA) in young female gymnasts. Design: Intervention study, consisting of a four week jump training program performed for 15 minutes as... Read More about The effects of a four week jump-training program on frontal plane projection angle in female gymnasts.

Returners exhibit greater jumping performance improvements during a peaking phase compared to new players on a volleyball team (2017)
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Bazyler, C., Mizuguchi, S., Kavanaugh, A., McMahon, J., Comfort, P., & Stone, M. (2017). Returners exhibit greater jumping performance improvements during a peaking phase compared to new players on a volleyball team. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(6), 709-716. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0474

Purpose: To determine if jumping performance changes during a peaking phase differed between returners and new players in a female collegiate volleyball team and to determine which variables best explained the variation in performance changes. Metho... Read More about Returners exhibit greater jumping performance improvements during a peaking phase compared to new players on a volleyball team.

The effect of hip joint angle on isometric midthigh pull kinetics (2017)
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Dos'Santos, T., Thomas, C., Jones, P., McMahon, J., & Comfort, P. (2017). The effect of hip joint angle on isometric midthigh pull kinetics. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(10), 2748-2757. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002098

The aim of this study were to compare isometric midthigh pull (IMTP) peak force (PF), time-specific force values (100-, 150-, and 200 ms), rate of force development (RFD) at predetermined time bands (0–100, 0–150, and 0–200 ms) and net forces between... Read More about The effect of hip joint angle on isometric midthigh pull kinetics.

Influence of dynamic strength index on countermovement jump force-, power-, velocity-, and displacement-time curves (2017)
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McMahon, J., Jones, P., Dos'Santos, T., & Comfort, P. (2017). Influence of dynamic strength index on countermovement jump force-, power-, velocity-, and displacement-time curves. Sports, 5(4), 72-83. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports5040072

The dynamic strength index (DSI), often calculated as the ratio of countermovement jump (CMJ) propulsion peak force to isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) peak force, is said to inform whether ballistic or maximal strength training is warranted for a giv... Read More about Influence of dynamic strength index on countermovement jump force-, power-, velocity-, and displacement-time curves.

Relationships between isometric force-time characteristics and dynamic performance (2017)
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Dos'Santos, T., Thomas, C., Comfort, P., McMahon, J., & Jones, P. (2017). Relationships between isometric force-time characteristics and dynamic performance. Sports, 5(3), https://doi.org/10.3390/sports5030068

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) force-time characteristics (peak force and time-specific force vales (100–250 ms)) and dynamic performance and compare dynamic performance between stro... Read More about Relationships between isometric force-time characteristics and dynamic performance.

Comment on : "Anthropometric and physical qualities of elite male youth rugby league players" (2017)
Journal Article
McMahon, J., Jones, P., & Comfort, P. (2017). Comment on : "Anthropometric and physical qualities of elite male youth rugby league players". Sports Medicine, 47(12), 2667-2668. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0771-6

We read with interest the recent review on anthropometric and physical qualities of elite male youth rugby league players by Till et al. and congratulate the authors for producing a very informative review. However, we would like to raise an issue th... Read More about Comment on : "Anthropometric and physical qualities of elite male youth rugby league players".

Assessment of loaded squat jump height with a free-weight barbell and Smith machine : comparison of the take-off velocity and flight time procedures (2017)
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Pérez-Castilla, A., McMahon, J., Comfort, P., & García-Ramos, A. (2020). Assessment of loaded squat jump height with a free-weight barbell and Smith machine : comparison of the take-off velocity and flight time procedures. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(3), 671-677. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002166

The aims of this study were to compare the reliability and magnitude of jump height between the two standard procedures of analysing force platform data to estimate jump height (take-off velocity [TOV] and flight time [FT]) in the loaded squat jump (... Read More about Assessment of loaded squat jump height with a free-weight barbell and Smith machine : comparison of the take-off velocity and flight time procedures.

Comparison of methods of calculating dynamic strength index (2017)
Journal Article
Comfort, P., Thomas, C., Dos'Santos, T., Jones, P., Suchomel, T., & McMahon, J. (2017). Comparison of methods of calculating dynamic strength index. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(3), 320-325. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0255

Purpose: To determine the reliability and variability of dynamic strength index (DSI) calculated from squat jump (SJ) (DSI-SJ) versus countermovement jump (CMJ) (DSI-CMJ) peak force (PF) and to compare DSI values between methods. Methods: Male youth... Read More about Comparison of methods of calculating dynamic strength index.

Countermovement jump phase characteristics of senior and academy rugby league players (2017)
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McMahon, J., Murphy, S., Rej, S., & Comfort, P. (2017). Countermovement jump phase characteristics of senior and academy rugby league players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12(6), 803-811. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0467

Purpose: Gross measures of countermovement jump (CMJ) performance are commonly used to track maturational changes in neuromuscular function within rugby league (RL). The purpose of this study was to conduct both a gross and a more detailed tempor... Read More about Countermovement jump phase characteristics of senior and academy rugby league players.

The role of eccentric strength in 180° turns in female soccer players (2017)
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Jones, P., Thomas, C., Dos'Santos, T., McMahon, J., & Graham-Smith, P. (2017). The role of eccentric strength in 180° turns in female soccer players. Sports, 5(2), 42. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports5020042

Previous studies have reported an association between eccentric strength (ECC-STR) and change of direction (COD) ability. Little is known about how ECC-STR facilitates COD maneuvers. The aim of this study was to examine the role of ECC-STR during a 1... Read More about The role of eccentric strength in 180° turns in female soccer players.

Influence of reactive strength index modified on force- and power-time curves (2017)
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McMahon, J., Jones, P., Suchomel, T., Lake, J., & Comfort, P. (2017). Influence of reactive strength index modified on force- and power-time curves. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(2), 220-227. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0056

Purpose: The reactive strength index modified (RSImod) has been recently identified and validated as a method of monitoring countermovement jump (CMJ) performance. The kinetic and kinematic mechanisms that optimize a higher RSImod score are, however,... Read More about Influence of reactive strength index modified on force- and power-time curves.

Sex differences in countermovement jump phase characteristics (2017)
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McMahon, J., Rej, S., & Comfort, P. (2017). Sex differences in countermovement jump phase characteristics. Sports, 5(1), 8. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports5010008

The countermovement jump (CMJ) is commonly used to explore sex differences in neuromuscular function, but previous studies have only reported gross CMJ measures or have partly examined CMJ phase characteristics. The purpose of this study was to explo... Read More about Sex differences in countermovement jump phase characteristics.

Changes in strength, power, and speed across a season in English county cricketers (2017)
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Carr, C., McMahon, J., & Comfort, P. (2017). Changes in strength, power, and speed across a season in English county cricketers. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12(1), 50-55. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2015-0524

PURPOSE: Previous research has investigated changes in athletes' strength, power, and speed performances across the competitive season of many sports, although this has not been explored in cricketers. The aim of this study was to investigate changes... Read More about Changes in strength, power, and speed across a season in English county cricketers.

Within- and between-session reliability of medial gastrocnemius architectural properties (2016)
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McMahon, J., Turner, A., & Comfort, P. (2016). Within- and between-session reliability of medial gastrocnemius architectural properties. Biology of Sport, 33(2), 185-188. https://doi.org/10.5604/20831862.1200511

This study aimed to determine the within- and between-session reliability of medial gastrocnemius (MG) architecture (e.g. muscle thickness (MT), fascicle length (FL) and pennation angle (PA)), as derived via ultrasonography followed by manual digit... Read More about Within- and between-session reliability of medial gastrocnemius architectural properties.

Reliability of the 505 change-of-direction test in netball players (2016)
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Barber, O., Thomas, C., Jones, P., McMahon, J., & Comfort, P. (2016). Reliability of the 505 change-of-direction test in netball players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 11(3), 377-380. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2015-0215

PURPOSE: To determine the reliability of the 505 change-of-direction (COD) test performed with both a stationary and a flying start. METHODS: Fifty-two female netball players (age 23.9 ± 5.4 y, height 169.9 ± 3.3 cm, body mass 65.2 ± 4.6 kg) pe... Read More about Reliability of the 505 change-of-direction test in netball players.

Effect of sampling frequency on isometric midthigh-pull kinetics (2016)
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Dos’Santos, T., Jones, P., Kelly, J., McMahon, J., Comfort, P., & Thomas, C. (2016). Effect of sampling frequency on isometric midthigh-pull kinetics. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 11(2), 255-260. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2015-0222

Purpose: Skeletal-muscle function can be evaluated using force–times curves generated via the isometric midthigh pull (IMTP). Various sampling frequencies (500–1000 Hz) have been used for IMTP assessments; however, no research has investigated the in... Read More about Effect of sampling frequency on isometric midthigh-pull kinetics.

Relationships between lower body muscle structure and isometric mid-thigh pull peak force (2015)
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McMahon, J., Stapley, J., Suchomel, T., & Comfort, P. (2015). Relationships between lower body muscle structure and isometric mid-thigh pull peak force. Journal of trainology, 4(2), 43-48. https://doi.org/10.17338/trainology.4.2_43

Objectives: To explore relationships between aspects of vastus lateralis (VL) and medial gastrocnemius (MG) muscle structure (muscle thickness, fascicle length and pennation angle) and isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) peak force capacity. Design and M... Read More about Relationships between lower body muscle structure and isometric mid-thigh pull peak force.