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Participants underwent three distinct conditions: baseline testing, strength training, and EMS combined with strength training. Each participant performed specific jump tests, including the jump smash and static squat jump, under each condition. Muscle activation was measured using electromyography (EMG) sensors to assess changes in the activation of key lower limb muscles. The EMS intervention involved targeted electrical pulses designed to stimulate both superficial and deep muscle fibers, aiming to enhance explosive strength and coordination in the lower limbs. The results revealed that the EMS + strength condition significantly improved performance in both the jump smash and static squat jump, as compared to the baseline and strength-only conditions (F = 3.39, p = 0.042; F = 3.67, p = 0.033, respectively). Additionally, increased activation of the rectus femoris (RF) was observed in the EMS + strength condition, indicating improved muscle recruitment and synchronization, likely due to the activation of fast-twitch fibers. No significant differences were found in the eccentric-concentric squat jump (F = 0.59, p = 0.561). 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