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Basic Movement Patterns

Owen Walker

Basic exercise movement patterns are exercise classifications that are the foundations of exercise selection.

Force-Time Characteristics of the Countermovement Jump

Countermovement Jump (CMJ)

Owen Walker

The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a simple, practical, valid, and very reliable measure of lower-body power.

30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test

Owen Walker

The 30-15 IFT measures aerobic and anaerobic capacity, change of direction qualities, and ability to recover during intermittent exercise.

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