The effect of heavy-resistance core strength training on upper-body strength and power performance in national-level junior athletes–a pilot study
A study of the effect of how heavy-resistance core strength training affect strength and performance in upper-body of young athletes. During eight weeks, researchers studied the effects of the training among young athletes who perform swimming and kayak-sprint, ages 16-18, and compared the results with ordinary strength training.
A study by Saeterbakken, A. H., Sandvikmoen, T. E., Iversen, E., Bjørnsen, T., Stien, N., Andersen, V., Scott, S., and Prieske, O.
Eighteen junior athletes competing at the national level in swimming and kayak sprint participated in an eight-week study in which part of their regular strength training was replaced with heavy, dynamic core strength training.
The results showed an increase of 12.8% in peak power and 11.9% in average power during a 20-second maximal-effort test. However, the researchers found no statistically significant improvement in maximal stroke force or power during a separate test of maximal strength performance.
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The effect of heavy-resistance core strength training on upper-body strength and power performance in national-level junior athletes – a pilot study