Abstract :
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of explosive strength training program on Srm university long
jump athletes. Twenty (N=20) male athletes from Srm university, Chennai, aged 19–23 years old, were randomly assigned to an experimental group. The subjects were assessed at baseline and after training for standing broad jump and vertical jump. A schedule of weight training program was employed on the students twice a week for a Period of 12 weeks. Paired test was applied to findout the significant effect of Explosive strength training on long jumper`s performance. The results of the study showed that there was a significant improvement after 12 weeks weight training in standing broad jump t-value 4.6747 (p<0.0002) and vertical jump t-value11.5507 (P< 0.0001).
Author Name : S.Maiyappan & Dr.Louis Raj
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.570979
Keywords: Explosive Strength, Standing Broad Jump, Vertical Jump.
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