Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 41, Issue 9 , Pages 1847-1854 , 2008

The mechanisms that enable arm motion to enhance vertical jump performance—A simulation study

,Accepted 8 April 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.04.004

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 41, Issue 9 , Pages 1847-1854 , 2008

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