Effects of Plyometric Training and Eccentric Muscle Training on Functional Performance in Weightlifters

June 14, 2023 updated by: Riphah International University

Comparative Effects of Plyometric Training and Eccentric Muscle Training on Functional Performance in Weightlifters

Stretching, pressing, and lifting large weights with speed and balance all require strong muscles. In plyometric exercise, the same muscle must be stretched and rapidly contracted in order to make quick, strong motions. Plyometric exercises include explosive jumps, hops, bounds, and skips. A major component in becoming a better weight lifter is plyometric training that focuses on the lower limb. Additionally, as the muscle produces and stores kinetic energy, it is crucial to increase muscle power, strength, and endurance. Eccentric muscular activity relate to the dynamic extension of muscle tissue in resistance to an external force or load. Eccentric muscular activities have been demonstrated to induce a higher elevation of molecular signalling pathways connected to muscle and connective tissue anabolism and increased activation of satellite cells.

This study will be a Randomized control trial and occur on improving functional performance in weightlifters. The inclusion criteria are, training will perform only elite weightlifters, aged between 20-30 years, and have 4-5 years of weightlifting experience. In this study we will compare two groups including 20 participants, 10 participants will be trained in plyometric exercises and 10 participants will be on eccentric muscle training and we will analyze which group will enhance functional performance. We will use an Assessment scale to assess the upper and lower extremity dysfunction through the Upper extremity assessment scale and Lower extremity assessment scale.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Detailed Description

To compare the effect of plyometrics training and eccentric muscle training to improve functional performance in weightlifters.

The study will be Randomized control trial. Non-Probablity propulsive techninque DATA COLLECTION TOOLS Lower Extremity Functional Scale Upper extremity Functional scale Vertical jump & long jump Seated medicine Ball toss V-sit and reach test The Data will be analyzed using SPSS for windows software version 25. Statistical significance P=0.05. After assessing the normality of current data by shapiro wilk test. it will be decided whether parametric or non parametric test will be used within the groups or between 2 groups.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

10

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 54000
        • Recruiting
        • Hajvery sports complex
        • Contact:
          • khawar
          • Phone Number: 03000846625

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male
  • Elite competitive weightlifters
  • Age 20-30 year
  • Weightlifting experience 4-5 years
  • The weightlifter can perform all functional activities

Exclusion Criteria:

  • female
  • Low BMI
  • History of injury,
  • History of surgery and pain

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Plyometric Training

This group will trained with Plyometric training This training of this group will be Plyometric in which many exercises of both region upper extremity and lower extremity guided to weightlifter for assessment of functional performance. Before starting the plyometric training the trainer will perform a traditional exercise like push-ups or cycling for warmup, 5-10minutes. In plyometric training the exercise we will focus all over the body fitness, The exercise prescription according to weeks, sets and repetition.

sessions will be 6 days a week 6 weeks training sessions

Exercise prescription according to weeks, sets and repetition. Weeks 1 and 2 1-2 sets / 10 repetitions Double leg jump Medicine ball(MB) stuffer flutter MB overhead throw MB single leg dip, Arrow cone drill Figure 8 drill Weeks 3 and 4 1-2 sets / 8 repetitions Ankle jumps Lateral cone hops Zigzag jump drill MB chest pass Jump & turn 90° High-5 drill MB split squat Power skipping Clock drill T-drill Weeks 5 and 6 1-2 sets / 6 repetitions Dot drill Single leg cone hops Long jump and sprint Single leg zigzag drill MB lunge chest pass Jump and turn 180° Split squat jump Alternate bounding X-drill Shuttle drill
Experimental: Eccentric Training

This group will Trained with Eccentric muscle training Before starting the eccentric heavy load exercise trainers will perform warm up exercise then we will continue training.

Sessions will be 6 days a week 6 weeks training sessions

The eccentric training will be Pull-ups 3-5 sets X 6-8 reps Glute-ham raise 3-5 sets x 10rep Manual glute-ham raise 3-5 sets x 10rep single-leg Romanian dead lift or good morning(barbell or dumbbell) 3-5 sets x 10rep Glute-bridge and hip thrust (can also perform single leg movement) 3-5 sets x 10rep Half-kneel-bottom-up press-eccentric only. 3-5 sets x 8rep The eccentric exercise technique will be 2/1 technique, Two-movement technique, Slow/super slow, Negative (supramax)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Lower extremity functional scale
Time Frame: 6 weeks
A reliable patient-rated outcome measure (PROM) for assessing lower extremity function is the lower extremity functional scale (LEFS). For a variety of lower-extremity diseases, the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is used to assess "patients' initial function, ongoing improvement, and outcome
6 weeks
Upper extremity Functional scale
Time Frame: 6 weeks
A patient-reported outcome measure called the upper Extremity Functional scale is used to evaluate functional impairment in people with musculoskeletal upper limb dysfunction.
6 weeks
Vertical jump & long jump
Time Frame: 6 weeks

Subjects were instructed to jump as high as possible and touch the highest point. The vertical jump was calculated by subtracting a subject's standing reach height from his maximal jump height.

The standing long jump is measure on a mat which was fixed to the floor. Subjects were permitted to perform a countermovement prior to jumping vertically or horizontally Subjects were instructed to jump as high as possible and touch the highest point. The vertical jump was calculated by subtracting a subject's standing reach height from his maximal jump height.

The standing long jump is measure on a mat which was fixed to the floor. Subjects were permitted to perform a countermovement prior to jumping vertically or horizontally

6 weeks
Seated medicine Ball toss
Time Frame: 6 weeks
The seated medicine ball toss is to perform with a 3.6 kg medicine ball. The participants sat on the floor with their back against a wall and were instructed to toss the ball as far as they could with both hands at an approximate angle of 45° (similar to a chest pass). Prior to each toss the ball with weightlifting chalk so that when the ball landed on the floor it left a distinctive mark that allowed for a precise measurement. The distance from the wall to the near edge of the mark on the floor made by the ball was measured
6 weeks
V-sit and reach test
Time Frame: 6 weeks
V-sit and reach test is use to measure flexibility of back muscles or hamstring muscles in a temperature control environment.1) Mark a baseline on the floor. 2) A ruler is placed perpendicularly to the baseline which cross the baseline at 15inches. 3) Sit with the heels on the baseline with feet 12inches apart. 4) With the legs straight, slowly bends forward to reach the furthest point of the ruler. 5) Hold for 2 seconds and record the distance. 6) Perform three trials with the best score recorded.
6 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Dr Nosheen Manzoor, MS-OMPT, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 23, 2022

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 25, 2023

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 10, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 14, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 14, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

June 23, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 23, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 14, 2023

Last Verified

June 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR&AHS/23/0419

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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