What Fuel Source Does the Body Use for a Vertical Jump?
                                
                                
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                                The ATP-creatine phosphate (ATP-CP) system powers the first 6–10 seconds of maximal effort activities. This means that for a single, explosive movement like a vertical jump, the body relies on this immediate, anaerobic fuel source stored directly within the muscles.