Table 4: Strength and conditioning exercises most used by elite high divers in their gym routines.
|
Females |
Exercise |
N = 9 |
Males |
Exercise |
n = 15 |
|
1 |
Abdominal muscles |
7 (78%) |
1 |
squats |
14 (93%) |
|
2 |
Bback hyperextensions |
7 (78%) |
2 |
abdominal muscles |
14 (93%) |
|
3 |
Deadlift |
7 (78%) |
3 |
pike ups |
14 (93%) |
|
4 |
Calf raises |
6 (67%) |
4 |
calf raises |
13 (87%) |
|
5 |
Pike ups |
6 (67%) |
5 |
pull-ups |
13 (87%) |
|
6 |
Squats |
6 (67%) |
6 |
deadlift |
11 (73%) |
|
7 |
Copenhagen side plank |
5 (56%) |
7 |
plyometric jumps |
11 (73%) |
|
8 |
Bunny hops |
4 (44%) |
8 |
shoulder press |
11 (73%) |
|
9 |
Plyometrics |
4 (44%) |
9 |
back hyperextensions |
10 (67%) |
|
10 |
Shoulder press |
4 (44%) |
10 |
bunny hops |
10 (67%) |
|
11 |
Biking (in- or outdoor) |
4 (44%) |
11 |
running (in- or outdoor) |
10 (67%) |