Optimizing Muscle Performance in Young Soccer Players: Exploring the Impact of Resisted Sprint Training and Its Relationship with Distance Covered
Background: Speed training with resisted sprints has been shown to positively affect neuromuscular performance in soccer players. Various loads, ranging from 10% to 120% of body mass, have demonstrated performance improvements across the spectrum. However, the impact of sprint distance with optimal...
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| author | Felipe Hermosilla-Palma Juan Francisco Loro-Ferrer Pablo Merino-Muñoz Nicolás Gómez-Álvarez Rodrigo Zacca Hugo Cerda-Kohler Ciro Brito Jorge Pérez-Contreras Moacyr Portes-Junior Esteban Aedo-Muñoz |
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| description | Background: Speed training with resisted sprints has been shown to positively affect neuromuscular performance in soccer players. Various loads, ranging from 10% to 120% of body mass, have demonstrated performance improvements across the spectrum. However, the impact of sprint distance with optimal load on these adaptive responses has yet to be thoroughly described. Objective. To analyze the influence of sprint distance in resisted sprints on muscle performance in young soccer players. Methods. This quantitative study utilized a pre-post experimental design. The sample consisted of 24 young soccer players (15.3 ± 0.68 years; 61.4 ± 7.08 kg; 1.60 ± 0.06 m) randomized into three groups (10, 20, and 30 m) and subjected to 12 sessions of resisted sprint training over six weeks. The volume was homogenized across groups, with a total distance of 120 m for each. The intervention’s effect was analyzed through performance in the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), countermovement jump (CMJ), modified 505 agility test (505 m), and linear sprint tests. Differences were analyzed using a mixed ANOVA, incorporating a between-subjects factor (training group) and a within-subjects factor (pre- and post-intervention). Results. Time-dependent differences were observed in all groups for peak force (PF) (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.62), time to PF (TPF) (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.53), impulse at 50 (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.57), 100 (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.60), and 200 ms (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.67) in IMTP; jump height by impulse-momentum (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.64), rate of force development (<i>p</i> = 0.04; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.14), yielding impulse (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.49), and concentric impulse (<i>p</i> = 0.01; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.19) in CMJ; time (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.46) in 505 m; and average speed in linear sprint (<i>p</i> = 0.003; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.36), with moderate to large effect sizes, regardless of the distance covered. No differences were observed for the interaction between the time* and group or between groups. Conclusion. Performance improvements were independent of the sprint distance, with no differences between training groups. Distances between 10 and 30 m may enhance muscle performance in young soccer players. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-10d472538de0472385dbb27e10f976922025-01-24T13:49:54ZengMDPI AGSports2075-46632025-01-011312610.3390/sports13010026Optimizing Muscle Performance in Young Soccer Players: Exploring the Impact of Resisted Sprint Training and Its Relationship with Distance CoveredFelipe Hermosilla-Palma0Juan Francisco Loro-Ferrer1Pablo Merino-Muñoz2Nicolás Gómez-Álvarez3Rodrigo Zacca4Hugo Cerda-Kohler5Ciro Brito6Jorge Pérez-Contreras7Moacyr Portes-Junior8Esteban Aedo-Muñoz9Escuela de Doctorado, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, SpainDepartamento Ciencias Clínicas, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, SpainNúcleo de Investigación en Ciencias de la Motricidad Humana, Universidad Adventista de Chile, Camino a Tanilvoro Km 12, Chillán 3780000, ChileNúcleo de Investigación en Ciencias de la Motricidad Humana, Universidad Adventista de Chile, Camino a Tanilvoro Km 12, Chillán 3780000, ChileResearch Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto (FADEUP), 4200-450 Porto, PortugalDepartamento de Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación, Facultad de Artes y Educación Física, Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación, Santiago 7760197, ChileDepartment of Physical Education, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares 35010-180, BrazilEscuela de Ciencias del Deporte y Actividad Física, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomas, Santiago 8370003, ChilePedagogía en Educación Física, Facultad de Educación, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Talca 3460000, ChileEscuela de Ciencias de la Actividad Física, El Deporte y la Salud, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago 8370003, ChileBackground: Speed training with resisted sprints has been shown to positively affect neuromuscular performance in soccer players. Various loads, ranging from 10% to 120% of body mass, have demonstrated performance improvements across the spectrum. However, the impact of sprint distance with optimal load on these adaptive responses has yet to be thoroughly described. Objective. To analyze the influence of sprint distance in resisted sprints on muscle performance in young soccer players. Methods. This quantitative study utilized a pre-post experimental design. The sample consisted of 24 young soccer players (15.3 ± 0.68 years; 61.4 ± 7.08 kg; 1.60 ± 0.06 m) randomized into three groups (10, 20, and 30 m) and subjected to 12 sessions of resisted sprint training over six weeks. The volume was homogenized across groups, with a total distance of 120 m for each. The intervention’s effect was analyzed through performance in the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), countermovement jump (CMJ), modified 505 agility test (505 m), and linear sprint tests. Differences were analyzed using a mixed ANOVA, incorporating a between-subjects factor (training group) and a within-subjects factor (pre- and post-intervention). Results. Time-dependent differences were observed in all groups for peak force (PF) (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.62), time to PF (TPF) (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.53), impulse at 50 (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.57), 100 (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.60), and 200 ms (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.67) in IMTP; jump height by impulse-momentum (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.64), rate of force development (<i>p</i> = 0.04; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.14), yielding impulse (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.49), and concentric impulse (<i>p</i> = 0.01; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.19) in CMJ; time (<i>p</i> < 0.001; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.46) in 505 m; and average speed in linear sprint (<i>p</i> = 0.003; η<sup>2</sup>p = 0.36), with moderate to large effect sizes, regardless of the distance covered. No differences were observed for the interaction between the time* and group or between groups. Conclusion. Performance improvements were independent of the sprint distance, with no differences between training groups. Distances between 10 and 30 m may enhance muscle performance in young soccer players.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/13/1/26resistance trainingmuscle strengthfootballphysical fitnesspuberty players |
| spellingShingle | Felipe Hermosilla-Palma Juan Francisco Loro-Ferrer Pablo Merino-Muñoz Nicolás Gómez-Álvarez Rodrigo Zacca Hugo Cerda-Kohler Ciro Brito Jorge Pérez-Contreras Moacyr Portes-Junior Esteban Aedo-Muñoz Optimizing Muscle Performance in Young Soccer Players: Exploring the Impact of Resisted Sprint Training and Its Relationship with Distance Covered Sports resistance training muscle strength football physical fitness puberty players |
| title | Optimizing Muscle Performance in Young Soccer Players: Exploring the Impact of Resisted Sprint Training and Its Relationship with Distance Covered |
| title_full | Optimizing Muscle Performance in Young Soccer Players: Exploring the Impact of Resisted Sprint Training and Its Relationship with Distance Covered |
| title_fullStr | Optimizing Muscle Performance in Young Soccer Players: Exploring the Impact of Resisted Sprint Training and Its Relationship with Distance Covered |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimizing Muscle Performance in Young Soccer Players: Exploring the Impact of Resisted Sprint Training and Its Relationship with Distance Covered |
| title_short | Optimizing Muscle Performance in Young Soccer Players: Exploring the Impact of Resisted Sprint Training and Its Relationship with Distance Covered |
| title_sort | optimizing muscle performance in young soccer players exploring the impact of resisted sprint training and its relationship with distance covered |
| topic | resistance training muscle strength football physical fitness puberty players |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/13/1/26 |
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