Jornal Europeu de Biologia Experimental Acesso livre

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The effect of strength and plyometric training on anaerobic power, explosive power and strength quadriceps femoris muscle in soccer players

Abdul Rahim Khodajo, Asghar Nikseresht and Ebrahim Khoshnam

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of strength and plyometric training on anaerobic power, explosive power and strength quadriceps femoris muscle in Soccer Players. 20 male soccer players who aged 20-30 voluntarily participated in the study. They were assigned in strength (n=10) and plyometric (n=10) groups. Both groups performed selected soccer-specified strength and plyometric for 8 weeks. Data was analyzed using paired t-test, independent t-test statistical methods. The results showed that strength Quadriceps femoris muscle statistically significant increase in post-test compared to pre-test in strength training group (p=0.015) and explosive power in statistically significant increase in post-test compared to pre-test in plyometric training group (p=0.021). Between-groups comparison showed better records in explosive power for plyometric compared with strength training group after eight weeks (p=0.049). The results showed that both strength and plyometric training improves physical fitness in soccer players. Therefore, recommended that both types of training program to prepare their benefit.