Short-term performance effects of three different low-volume strength-training programmes in college male soccer players

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2014

Authors

Joao Brito (Author) FADEUP; Fabricio Vasconcellos (Author) Other; José Oliveira (Author) FADEUP; Peter Krustrup (Author) Other; António Rebelo (Author) FADEUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Human Kinetics

Vol. 40 No. 1

Pages: 121-128

ISSN: 1640-5544

Publisher: Academy of Physical Education

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 42 Citations

Scopus - 41 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Medical and Health sciences > Health sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-009-B5Q

DOI: 10.2478/hukin-2014-0014

Abstract (EN): This study aimed to analyse the short-term performance effects of three in-season low-volume strength-training programmes in college male soccer players. Fifty-seven male college soccer players (age: 20.3 +/- 1.6 years) were randomly assigned to a resistance-training group (n=12), plyometric training group (n=12), complex training group (n=12), or a control group (n=21). In the mid-season, players underwent a 9-week strength-training programme, with two 20 min training sessions per week. Short-term effects on strength, sprint, agility, and vertical jump abilities were measured. All training groups increased 1-RM squat (range, 17.2-24.2%), plantar flexion (29.1-39.6%), and knee extension (0.5-22.2%) strength compared with the control group (p<0.05). The resistance-training group increased concentric peak torque of the knee extensor muscles by 9.9-13.7%, and changes were greater compared with the control group (p<0.05). The complex training group presented major increments (11.7%) in eccentric peak torque of the knee flexor muscles on the non-dominant limb compared with the control group and plyometric training group (p<0.05). All training groups improved 20-m sprint performance by 4.6-6.2% (p<0.001) compared with the control group. No differences were observed in 5-m sprint and agility performances (p>0.05). Overall, the results suggest that in-season low-volume strength training is adequate for developing strength and speed in soccer players.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8