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The experimental group performed plyometric training combined with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), whereas the control group performed plyometric training with sham stimulation. The intervention was conducted three times per week for four weeks. Lower-limb muscle activation (RF, VL, VM, and GCM) and cardiorespiratory function (MIP, MIFR, VO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;\/sub&gt;max, Wmax, and MEC) were assessed before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using a two-way mixed-design ANOVA.[Results] Both groups showed significant within-group improvements in muscle activation and cardiorespiratory variables (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;\/i&gt; &lt; 0.05). However, the experimental group demonstrated significantly greater enhancements in RF, VL, VM, and GCM activation compared with the control group (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;\/i&gt; &lt; 0.05). 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