Effects of Heavy Sled Pushes on Soccer Players' Performance
Author Information
Author(s): Pino-Mulero Víctor, Soriano Marcos A, Giuliano Francisco, González-García Jaime
Primary Institution: Camilo José Cela University, Faculty of Health Science, Madrid, Spain
Hypothesis
The priming session could improve 20 m sprint times and vertical jump performance without impacting perceived recovery.
Conclusion
Heavy sled pushes as a priming exercise improve sprint times and vertical jump height in soccer players without affecting their perceived recovery.
Supporting Evidence
- 62.5% of participants ran faster after the priming session.
- 81.3% of participants jumped higher after the priming session.
- The priming session did not alter perceived recovery values at 24 hours.
Takeaway
Doing heavy sled pushes before a game can help soccer players run faster and jump higher, but it doesn't make them feel more tired.
Methodology
A crossover design study comparing performance after a priming session with heavy sled pushes versus a control condition.
Potential Biases
Potential variability in individual responses to the priming session and the subjective nature of perceived recovery assessments.
Limitations
The study lacked a baseline assessment 24 hours before the post-priming evaluation and did not include objective recovery measures.
Participant Demographics
Young semi-professional soccer players, mean age 18 years, with an average body mass of 68.3 kg and height of 1.80 m.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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