Can a bench press between squats supercharge your jump?
NCT ID NCT07765732
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether adding a light bench press exercise during rest periods between heavy squat sets affects how high competitive basketball players can jump afterward. Half the participants will do squats only, while the other half will also do bench presses during recovery. Jump height and power are measured before and up to 12 minutes after the squats to see if the extra exercise changes the post-activation performance boost.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Back squat conditioning activity with optional bench press during recovery
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point to more efficient warm-up routines that boost explosive power in athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in a specific group of athletes, so results may not apply broadly. The added bench press could also interfere with recovery and reduce performance.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, 40-065, Poland
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