Effects of an 8-week pre-season targeted training on sprinting performance, agility and lower limb muscular asymmetries in elite soccer players
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an 8 week targeted training program on speed, agility, and muscle asymmetries in soccer players. 32 elite soccer players were recruited for the study. Their age, body mass, and body height were 25.8±7.3 years, 77.4±11.1 kg, and 177.5±9.8 cm,...
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| author | Artur Gołaś Przemysław Pietraszewski Robert Roczniok Artur Terbalyan Adam Maszczyk Rafał Opaliński Adam Zając |
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| description | The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an 8 week targeted training program on speed, agility, and muscle asymmetries in soccer players. 32 elite soccer players were recruited for the study. Their age, body mass, and body height were 25.8±7.3 years, 77.4±11.1 kg, and 177.5±9.8 cm, respectively. After the warm-up, participants performed two maximum 30 m sprints with a 5-minute rest interval between trials. After the linear sprint test, performed two repetitions of the COD randomized ZigZag test. The tests were performed at the beginning and at the end of the pre-season, which lasted for 8 weeks. EMG was measured bilaterally from the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles with shorts made of knitted fabric similar to elastic clothes. Athletes in the experimental group performed sport-specific targeted strength training based on movement patterns 4 times per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). The training included 6 bodyweight exercises (Bird Dog, Single-Leg Glute Bridge, Dead Bug, Side Plank, Reverse Lunge, and Clamshell), performed unilaterally in 5 sets of 10 repetitions of each exercise. The load progression included an additional set in each successive week of the experiment. The data analysis showed significant improvement in 5 m and 30 m sprints after applying the 8-week targeted training protocol. A statistically significant improvement in performance was also observed after the 8-week training period in case of COD, while the speed deficit also decreased significantly. The greatest improvements were observed during the COD test. As a result of repeated COD training over a period of 8 weeks, its technique was improved. Implementation of training methods, which target specific aspects of soccer in the pre-season training routines can improve key motor abilities for that sports discipline. A comprehensive training approach including speed, agility, and resistance training based on specific movement patterns should be applied by strength and conditioning practitioners in soccer teams to achieve peak physical performance and reduce injury risk due to the partial elimination of muscular asymmetries. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-282f9f93922e4a61a0702cb8cd2020792025-01-27T11:04:08ZengTermedia Publishing HouseBiology of Sport0860-021X2083-18622024-03-01414697610.5114/biolsport.2024.13475452312Effects of an 8-week pre-season targeted training on sprinting performance, agility and lower limb muscular asymmetries in elite soccer playersArtur GołaśPrzemysław PietraszewskiRobert RoczniokArtur TerbalyanAdam MaszczykRafał OpalińskiAdam ZającThe purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an 8 week targeted training program on speed, agility, and muscle asymmetries in soccer players. 32 elite soccer players were recruited for the study. Their age, body mass, and body height were 25.8±7.3 years, 77.4±11.1 kg, and 177.5±9.8 cm, respectively. After the warm-up, participants performed two maximum 30 m sprints with a 5-minute rest interval between trials. After the linear sprint test, performed two repetitions of the COD randomized ZigZag test. The tests were performed at the beginning and at the end of the pre-season, which lasted for 8 weeks. EMG was measured bilaterally from the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles with shorts made of knitted fabric similar to elastic clothes. Athletes in the experimental group performed sport-specific targeted strength training based on movement patterns 4 times per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). The training included 6 bodyweight exercises (Bird Dog, Single-Leg Glute Bridge, Dead Bug, Side Plank, Reverse Lunge, and Clamshell), performed unilaterally in 5 sets of 10 repetitions of each exercise. The load progression included an additional set in each successive week of the experiment. The data analysis showed significant improvement in 5 m and 30 m sprints after applying the 8-week targeted training protocol. A statistically significant improvement in performance was also observed after the 8-week training period in case of COD, while the speed deficit also decreased significantly. The greatest improvements were observed during the COD test. As a result of repeated COD training over a period of 8 weeks, its technique was improved. Implementation of training methods, which target specific aspects of soccer in the pre-season training routines can improve key motor abilities for that sports discipline. A comprehensive training approach including speed, agility, and resistance training based on specific movement patterns should be applied by strength and conditioning practitioners in soccer teams to achieve peak physical performance and reduce injury risk due to the partial elimination of muscular asymmetries.https://www.termedia.pl/Effects-of-an-8-week-pre-season-targeted-training-on-sprinting-r-nperformance-agility-and-lower-limb-muscular-asymmetries-in-elite-r-nsoccer-players,78,52312,1,1.htmlkey words: soccer emg running speed muscle patterns strength |
| spellingShingle | Artur Gołaś Przemysław Pietraszewski Robert Roczniok Artur Terbalyan Adam Maszczyk Rafał Opaliński Adam Zając Effects of an 8-week pre-season targeted training on sprinting performance, agility and lower limb muscular asymmetries in elite soccer players Biology of Sport key words: soccer emg running speed muscle patterns strength |
| title | Effects of an 8-week pre-season targeted training on sprinting
performance, agility and lower limb muscular asymmetries in elite
soccer players |
| title_full | Effects of an 8-week pre-season targeted training on sprinting
performance, agility and lower limb muscular asymmetries in elite
soccer players |
| title_fullStr | Effects of an 8-week pre-season targeted training on sprinting
performance, agility and lower limb muscular asymmetries in elite
soccer players |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of an 8-week pre-season targeted training on sprinting
performance, agility and lower limb muscular asymmetries in elite
soccer players |
| title_short | Effects of an 8-week pre-season targeted training on sprinting
performance, agility and lower limb muscular asymmetries in elite
soccer players |
| title_sort | effects of an 8 week pre season targeted training on sprinting performance agility and lower limb muscular asymmetries in elite soccer players |
| topic | key words: soccer emg running speed muscle patterns strength |
| url | https://www.termedia.pl/Effects-of-an-8-week-pre-season-targeted-training-on-sprinting-r-nperformance-agility-and-lower-limb-muscular-asymmetries-in-elite-r-nsoccer-players,78,52312,1,1.html |
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