5. Conclusions
An 8 week RG-based CPT program enhanced explosive strength in young rhythmic gymnasts, specifically in terms of the variables of jump height, vertical take-off velocity, average power, and RFD measured during a CMJ, a right SLCMJ, and left SLCMJ tests using a force plate. The judges’ scores for RG leaps improved in both groups in the post-test, but there was a tendency toward the more remarkable improvement of the stag and the split leap scores in the EG. Hence, adding a functional CPT to regular training might help to improve rhythmic gymnasts’ explosive strength and RG jump performance-related variables. We encourage researchers to design studies with more extended training periods, analyzing the effects of CPT programs on the RG leaps and other RG key performance indicators.