Effect of plyometric versus complex training on core strength, lower limb, and upper limb power in male cricketers: a randomized controlled trial

Kamran Ali, Shubham Gupta, Mohammad E Hussain, Msaad Alzhrani, Md Dilshad Manzar, Masood Khan, Ahmad H Alghadir, Kamran Ali, Shubham Gupta, Mohammad E Hussain, Msaad Alzhrani, Md Dilshad Manzar, Masood Khan, Ahmad H Alghadir

Abstract

Background: Complex training is found effective in improving physical performance in various sports. There is a paucity of research evidence comparing the efficacy of complex vs. plyometric training in cricket players. The study aimed to compare the efficacy of complex and plyometric training on physical performance parameters in cricket players.

Methods: Participants (n = 42 Male; age group = 18-26 years) were randomly allocated into three groups, complex training group (CTG) (n = 14; BMI = 20.51 ± 2.23), plyometric training group (PTG) (n = 14; BMI = 20.57 ± 2.82), and control group (CG) (n = 14; BMI = 20.51 ± 2.23). CTG and PTG received their respective training twice weekly, and CG received routine training for four weeks. Pre and post-intervention assessments of core muscle strength (CM), multistage fitness (MF), push-up (PU), lateral cone jump (LCJ), and stationary vertical jump (SVJ) were performed. This study has been registered in clinicaltrials.gov (ID: NCT05646914, on 05/12/2022).

Results: A significant difference was observed between CTG vs. CG for CM (p ≤ 0.01), LCJ (p < 0.05), and SVJ (p ≤ 0.01), similarly in PTG vs. CG for CM (p-value), LCJ (p ≤ 0.05) and SVJ (p ≤ 0.01). However, No significant difference was found between PTG vs. CTG for any variables (p ≥ 0.05). Also, No significant difference in MF and PU was found between the groups (p ≥ 0.05).

Conclusions: Complex training has been found to have effects similar to plyometric training alone. Therefore, either of the two strategies can be used to improve the performance of male cricket players.

Keywords: Athletes; Exercise; Fitness; Muscle strength; Power.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

© 2023. The Author(s).

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Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) flowchart of participants at each stage of the randomized trial

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