The Effect of Combined Isometric and Plyometric Training versus Contrast Strength Training on Physical Performance in Male Junior Handball Players
Exploring resistance training methods is crucial for optimizing performance programs. Isometric muscle actions have gained popularity in athletic training, but their impact on dynamic performance is uncertain. Isolated isometric actions also lack ecological validity. We compared the effects of 8-wee...
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| description | Exploring resistance training methods is crucial for optimizing performance programs. Isometric muscle actions have gained popularity in athletic training, but their impact on dynamic performance is uncertain. Isolated isometric actions also lack ecological validity. We compared the effects of 8-week combined isometric and plyometric (COMB) training and contrast strength training (CST) programs on junior male handball players. Thirty-six male first national division players (17.6 ± 1.0 years) were enrolled and randomly assigned to COMB, CST, or control (CONT) groups (all n = 12). Sprinting, change of direction, ball throwing velocity, jumping, and strength were assessed pre- and post-intervention. A significant group × time interaction was observed between the COMB and CONT groups for 20 and 30 m sprints (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.002) and between the COMB and CST groups (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.042). The COMB group had the largest improvements in change of direction and the modified T-test, with significant group × time interactions between the COMB and CONT groups (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.021). Significant group × time interactions were observed between the COMB and CST groups and between the COMB and CONT groups for 3 step running throw (<i>p</i> = 0.003; <i>p</i> < 0.001), running throw (<i>p</i> = 0.02; <i>p</i> = 0.031), and jumping throw (<i>p</i> = 0.001; <i>p</i> < 0.001). Countermovement jump showed a significant group × time interaction (<i>p</i> = 0.014), with the COMB group outperforming the other groups. Generally, COMB yielded larger improvements than CST. Coaches should consider incorporating a combination of isometric and plyometric exercises for in-season strength training. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-eac643ceeb8c4b1e8b9ed06cbe3373592023-11-19T00:03:44ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-08-011316906910.3390/app13169069The Effect of Combined Isometric and Plyometric Training versus Contrast Strength Training on Physical Performance in Male Junior Handball PlayersHédi Allégue0Olfa Turki1Dustin J. Oranchuk2Aymen Khemiri3René Schwesig4Mohamed Souhaiel Chelly5Research Laboratory (LR23JS01) Sport Performance, Health & Society, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Saîd, University of Manouba, Tunis 1000, TunisiaResearch Laboratory (LR23JS01) Sport Performance, Health & Society, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Saîd, University of Manouba, Tunis 1000, TunisiaMuscle Morphology, Mechanics, and Performance Laboratory, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado Denver-Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USAResearch Laboratory (LR23JS01) Sport Performance, Health & Society, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Saîd, University of Manouba, Tunis 1000, TunisiaDepartment of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle, GermanyResearch Laboratory (LR23JS01) Sport Performance, Health & Society, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Saîd, University of Manouba, Tunis 1000, TunisiaExploring resistance training methods is crucial for optimizing performance programs. Isometric muscle actions have gained popularity in athletic training, but their impact on dynamic performance is uncertain. Isolated isometric actions also lack ecological validity. We compared the effects of 8-week combined isometric and plyometric (COMB) training and contrast strength training (CST) programs on junior male handball players. Thirty-six male first national division players (17.6 ± 1.0 years) were enrolled and randomly assigned to COMB, CST, or control (CONT) groups (all n = 12). Sprinting, change of direction, ball throwing velocity, jumping, and strength were assessed pre- and post-intervention. A significant group × time interaction was observed between the COMB and CONT groups for 20 and 30 m sprints (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.002) and between the COMB and CST groups (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.042). The COMB group had the largest improvements in change of direction and the modified T-test, with significant group × time interactions between the COMB and CONT groups (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.021). Significant group × time interactions were observed between the COMB and CST groups and between the COMB and CONT groups for 3 step running throw (<i>p</i> = 0.003; <i>p</i> < 0.001), running throw (<i>p</i> = 0.02; <i>p</i> = 0.031), and jumping throw (<i>p</i> = 0.001; <i>p</i> < 0.001). Countermovement jump showed a significant group × time interaction (<i>p</i> = 0.014), with the COMB group outperforming the other groups. Generally, COMB yielded larger improvements than CST. Coaches should consider incorporating a combination of isometric and plyometric exercises for in-season strength training.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/16/9069agilityvertical jumpsprintingchange of directionthrowingstrength |
| spellingShingle | Hédi Allégue Olfa Turki Dustin J. Oranchuk Aymen Khemiri René Schwesig Mohamed Souhaiel Chelly The Effect of Combined Isometric and Plyometric Training versus Contrast Strength Training on Physical Performance in Male Junior Handball Players Applied Sciences agility vertical jump sprinting change of direction throwing strength |
| title | The Effect of Combined Isometric and Plyometric Training versus Contrast Strength Training on Physical Performance in Male Junior Handball Players |
| title_full | The Effect of Combined Isometric and Plyometric Training versus Contrast Strength Training on Physical Performance in Male Junior Handball Players |
| title_fullStr | The Effect of Combined Isometric and Plyometric Training versus Contrast Strength Training on Physical Performance in Male Junior Handball Players |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Effect of Combined Isometric and Plyometric Training versus Contrast Strength Training on Physical Performance in Male Junior Handball Players |
| title_short | The Effect of Combined Isometric and Plyometric Training versus Contrast Strength Training on Physical Performance in Male Junior Handball Players |
| title_sort | effect of combined isometric and plyometric training versus contrast strength training on physical performance in male junior handball players |
| topic | agility vertical jump sprinting change of direction throwing strength |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/16/9069 |
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