Effects of Resistance Training on Strength in Young Judo Athletes
Author Information
Author(s): Stanković Nemanja, Stupar Dušan, Ignjatović Aleksandar, Milošević Nikola, Trajković Nebojša
Primary Institution: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Niš, Serbia
Hypothesis
12 weeks of unstable resistance training would provide significantly greater training gains than stable training in strength performance tests.
Conclusion
Both unstable and stable resistance training effectively improved maximal strength and performance in adolescent judokas, with unstable training offering additional benefits in abdominal strength.
Supporting Evidence
- Both unstable and stable resistance training improved maximal strength and performance.
- Unstable training led to greater gains in abdominal strength compared to stable training.
- Participants had no prior experience with organized resistance training before the study.
Takeaway
This study shows that both types of training help young judo athletes get stronger, but training on unstable surfaces can make their core muscles even stronger.
Methodology
The study included 18 young judokas assigned to either unstable or stable resistance training groups, performing exercises for 12 weeks with various strength tests conducted before and after the intervention.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to unequal group sizes and participant dropouts.
Limitations
The study lacked a control group and had a considerable number of dropouts, which may affect the results.
Participant Demographics
Participants were young judokas with an average age of 13.2 years and 4.7 years of training experience.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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