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%)

Note: Similarity between exercises and the relative importance of aerobic exercise.