Author(s) Name: Dr. R. Venkatachalapathy

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to find the effect of resistance training on back strength and explosive power among male basketball players of Annamalai University. For this purpose, thirty male basketball players, with the age group of 18 – 25 years, studying in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Annamalai University were selected as subjects. They were divided into two equal groups, such as, group – I (n – 15) underwent resistance training and group – II (n = 15) acted as control group who did not participate in any special training but allowed to take part in their regular basketball playing and training programme. The resistance training programme was carried out for this study was three days per week for eight weeks. Prior to and after the training period the subjects were tested for back strength and explosive power in terms of vertical. Back strength was assessed by using back lift with dynamometer and explosive power in terms of vertical distance was assessed by administering Sergeant jump. The Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used as statistical tool. It was concluded from the results of the study,that after the resistance training programme, there was a significant improvement in the back strength and explosive power in terms of vertical distance for resistance training group when compared with the control group.

Keywords: Analysis, Academic performance, State Board.

Please cite this article as: Dr. R. Venkatachalapathy (2017). Effect of Resistance Training on Selected Back Strength and Explosive Power. International Journal of Recent Research and Applied Studies, 4, 7(14), 71-72.