REACTIVE STRENGTH INDEX-MODIFIED: A COMPARISON BETWEEN SIX U.S. COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC TEAMS

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare reactive strength index-modified (RSImod) between six U.S. collegiate sport teams. One hundred six athletes performed maximum effort countermovement jumps during unloaded and loaded conditions. RSImod measures for each team were compared using one-way ANOVAs, and Bonferroni post hoc tests where warranted. Statistically significant differences in RSImod values existed between teams during both unloaded (< 1kg) and loaded (20kg) conditions. The greatest RSImod values during both conditions were produced by men’s soccer and followed in order by baseball, women’s volleyball, men’s tennis, women’s soccer, and women’s tennis. The data indicate that athletes from different sports possess different reactive strength characteristics.