Effect of Various Strength Training modalities and Combination of Saq-Plyometric Training Packages on Lower Body Circumferences of Senior Soccer Players

Author: Konark Roy and Dulal Debnath

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Abstract

The role of strength training modality is pivotal. However, it is not used extensively in sports. In addition, there are controversial views found as to which type of training is more effective. Some have stated these training cannot monitor intensity (American College of Sports Medicine, 1995). The aim of the study was to ascertain the impact of 12 weeks of various strength training modalities, combined with plyometric and SAQ training packages, on the chosen lower body circumferences of soccer players. 120 intercollegiate male soccer players (N=120) were selected for this study utilizing the non-probability sampling method known as purposive sampling. The subjects ranged in age from 18 to 25. Three equal groups of 40 each were formed out of the chosen subjects. Group I (N1=40) served as the control group, Group II (N2=40) received strength training, and Group III (N3=40) received training that combined SAQ and plyometrics. Lower body circumference was the chosen dependent variable for this study, and the training approach was chosen as the independent variable. The acquired data were statistically analysed using an ANCOVA to determine whether there were any significant differences between the groups. To examine the level of significant difference between groups, if any, the 0.05 level of confidence was fixed. The study revealed that the plyometric and SAQ training combined with 12 weeks of strength training improved thigh and calf circumference more than the control group.

Keywords

SAQ, Plyometric Training, Strength Training, Calf, Thigh, Circumference and Soccer

Conclusion

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of 12 weeks selected training methodology i.e., various strength training modalities, combination of plyometric and SAQ training packages on soccer players selected lower body circumferences. For this purpose, 120 intercollegiate male soccer players (N = 120) were chosen using a non-probability sampling technique called purposive sampling. Age ranges of subjects was 18 to 25 years. The selected subjects were divided into three equal groups consisting of 40 each. Group I (N1=40) acted as control group as not given any sort of specific training but underwent traditional soccer training. Group II (N2=40) underwent Strength Training and Group III (N3=40) underwent combination of SAQ and Plyo metric training. For this study pre-post design was employed for selected dependent variables i.e., lower body circumference and independent variables was selected training methodology. The collected data were analysed statistically through analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) to find out the significance difference, if any between the groups. The 0.05 level of confidence was fixed to test the level of significance difference, if any between groups. The results of this study suggest that 12 weeks of strength training when compared to control and combination of plyometric and SAQ training showed greater improvement for thigh and calf circumference.

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Konark Roy and Dulal Debnath (2023). Effect of Various Strength Training modalities and Combination of Saq-Plyometric Training Packages on Lower Body Circumferences of Senior Soccer Players. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5): 738-743.