A New Training Load Quantification Method at Supramaximal Intensity and Its Application in Injuries Among Members of an International Volleyball Team.

Bouzigues, T, Maurelli, O, Imbach, F, Prioux, J, and Candau, R. A new training load quantification method at supramaximal intensity and its application in injuries among members of an international volleyball team. J Strength Cond Res 38(8): 1453-1463, 2024-The quantification of training loads (TLs) is essential for optimizing jump performance and reducing the occurrence of injuries.

Differences in training load, jump performance and injury occurrence in elite youth volleyball players.

Background: External and internal training load are used to monitor training effects in volleyball. Occurrence of injuries in volleyball is dependent of training loads and state of fitness but also playing positions and gender. This study aims to investigate the impact of gender and playing positions on injury occurrence among young volleyball players, considering both training loads and fitness levels.