Journal Article

Comparative effects of traditional and contemporary calisthenics on the vertical jump of filipino volleyball athletes

Coteng, Loverette, Apple Gay Molina, Bawang, Rex John, Ananayo, Keano, Masing, Corina, Mama-o, Carlos Jr

2026

Overview

Introduction: Vertical jump performance is a critical component of volleyball, particularly for effective spiking and blocking actions. Despite the widespread use of bodyweight training, limited evidence compares traditional and contemporary calisthenics approaches in improving sport-specific jumping performance among youth athletes.. Objective: This study sought to examine and compare the effects of traditional and contemporary calisthenics programs on countermovement and running vertical jump performance among Filipino amateur high school volleyball athletes.. Methodology: A quantitative quasi-experimental design with a between-subjects approach was employed. A total of sixty-four (64) athletes were allocated to either the traditional or contemporary calisthenics group. Both groups completed an eight-week training program conducted three times weekly, following structured sessions including warm-up, exercises, and cool-down. Vertical jump performance was measured before and after the intervention using countermovement and running jump tests. Mean, standard deviation, and t-tests were used for analysis at a 0.05 significance level.. Results: Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in countermovement and running jump performance. No significant difference was observed between groups in countermovement jump results, indicating similar improvements in general explosive power. However, the contemporary group showed significantly greater gains in running jump performance.. Discussion: Findings suggest that while both approaches improve vertical power, contemporary calisthenics better enhance sport-specific explosive movements.. Conclusions: Structured calisthenics programs are effective, with contemporary approaches providing greater benefits for volleyball performance in resource-limited training environments.

• Publisher: Federación Española de Docentes de Educación Física (FEADEF)
• Subject: Calistenia contemporánea / Calistenia contemporânea / calistenia tradicional / Contemporary calisthenics / countermovement jump / Exercise / Jumping / Quasiexperimental Design / running jump / salto com contramovimento / salto con contramovimiento / salto em corrida / salto en carrera / Team Sports / traditional calisthenics / voleibol / Volleyball