From Rest or Recoil: Comparing Squat and Countermovement Techniques for Maximum-Height Jumping Using Musculoskeletal Simulation and Dynamic Optimization—A Computational Study

Background

The countermovement jump (CMJ) and the squat jump (SJ) are two common techniques for maximum-height jumping. The CMJ typically produces a greater jump height than the SJ; however, the mechanisms responsible for this difference in performance and the roles that musculotendon dynamics play have been debated.