Three Lower Extremity Muscle Volumes Predict Countermovement Jump Height in Collegiate Basketball Players

Authors

Josh Vandenakker, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Jacob Green, Brigham Young University - Provo
Malorie Wilwand, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Micahel Davie, Brigham Young University - Provo
Steven D. Arnold, Brigham Young University - Provo
A. Wayne Johnson, Brigham Young University - Provo

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Keywords

jump height, basketball, muscle volume

Abstract

The countermovement jump (CMJ) is an essential ability in basketball, and increased jump height provides players with a competitive advantage.

Sport-specific data connecting MRI-derived muscle volumes to CMJ mechanics and height remains limited.

Our aim: To examine correlations between CMJ height and the muscle volume of the soleus, quadriceps, and gluteus maximus in collegiate basketball players.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Vandenakker, Josh; Green, Jacob; Wilwand, Malorie; Davie, Micahel; Arnold, Steven D.; and Johnson, A. Wayne, "Three Lower Extremity Muscle Volumes Predict Countermovement Jump Height in Collegiate Basketball Players" (2026). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2026. 6.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2026/6

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2026-03-26

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Exercise Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Junior

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