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Post - Activation Potentiation After Plyometric and Heavy Resistance Exercise in Soccer Players

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Soccer
Interventions
Behavioral: Plyometric exercise
Behavioral: Heavy resistance exercise
Registration Number
NCT03150277
Lead Sponsor
Jamia Millia Islamia
Brief Summary

The main purpose of this study will be comparison of acute effects of plyometric and heavy resistance exercise on post-activation potentiation

Detailed Description

This is a single-center, randomized, crossover study. Collegiate soccer players will be enrolled in this study. The study will be performed in 3 separate sessions.In the first session, participants will be familiarized with the experimental conditions and 1RM will be calculated. Participants will then be randomized to receive either heavy resistance or plyometric exercise first in the second session and then will be crossed over to receive the opposite intervention in the third session. The objective of the study is to compare the acute effects of plyometric and heavy resistance exercise on post - activation potentiation by measuring physical performance and blood lactate level.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
14
Inclusion Criteria
  • Collegiate soccer players aged 18 - 26 years
  • Participants must have at least 2 years of playing experience
  • Participants should be involved in sport-specific training on at least 2 occasions per week and play competitively once per week
Exclusion Criteria
  • Lower extremity reconstructive surgery in last 24 months or unresolved musculoskeletal disorder which would prohibit subject to participate in the sport.
  • Participants who are consuming (or had consumed) growth hormone, anabolic steroids or any kind of performance enhancing drugs.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Plyometric-ResistanceHeavy resistance exerciseThis group will perform plyometric exercise first and then heavy resistance exercise
Resistance-PlyometricPlyometric exerciseThis group will perform resistance exercise first and then plyometric exercise
Resistance-PlyometricHeavy resistance exerciseThis group will perform resistance exercise first and then plyometric exercise
Plyometric-ResistancePlyometric exerciseThis group will perform plyometric exercise first and then heavy resistance exercise
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Blood lactate levelMeasured prior to and after the intervention period (at 1 minute and 10 minute)

Small pinprick blood samples will be taken from fingertip and blood lactate level will be measured by Blood lactate analyser (EKF Diagnostic Lactate Scout +, UK). The area will be cleaned first, using a dry tissue to remove sweat, then an alcohol swab. Once the area is dry, the lancet (often with a spring loaded apparatus) will be used to pierce the skin.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Countermovement jump heightMeasured prior to and after the intervention period (at 1 minute and 10 minute)

The countermovement jump height will be measured using an iPhone app 'My Jump'. Jump height will be determined using an acknowledged flight - time calculation. During the CMJ, the subject rest their hands on their hips while performing a downward movement, followed by a maximum effort vertical jump. The subjects have to land in an upright position and to bend knees on landing.

20 m single sprint timeMeasured prior to and after the intervention period (at 1 minute and 10 minute)

The 20m single sprint is a standard test for assessing soccer players' running speed. The test involves running a single maximum sprint over 20 meters, with the time recorded using a stopwatch.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sports Complex, Jamia Millia Islamia

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New Delhi, Delhi, India

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