Pros and cons of athlete readiness tests: Jumps, heart rate measures and biomarkers

Using countermovement jump height to assess neuromuscular fatigue seems to have taken a hit over recent years in favour of "sexier" metrics. Does CMJ height alone still offer value for understanding athlete readiness? Our review found that jump height is still one of the most commonly used variables from countermovement jumps (CMJ), to assess not only neuromuscular fatigue but physical performance as well [1, 2]. However, given the suite of CMJ metrics available, practitioners may have difficulty discerning which variable, or combination of variables, is most appropriate in assessing readiness...