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| Research article summary (published 29 Apr 2003): |
The effect of attempted ballistic training on the force and speed of movements.
Full Abstract
Athletes in sports requiring explosive movements might benefit from a unique form of training in which a limb is restrained while the athlete attempts ballistic (explosive) movements. We investigated the effects of such ballistic training and conventional resistance training on force and speed of front kicks, side kicks, and palm strikes of martial artists. We assigned subjects randomly to an experimental group (n = 13) or a control (normal martial art training) group (n = 9). Conventional resistance training produced a gain of 12% (95% likely limits +/- 13%) in front kick force relative to the control group. Overall ballistic training and conventional resistance training decreased side kick force by 15% (+/-14%), but movement speeds increased by 11-21% (+/-13-17%). Responses to ballistic training were generally more marked in more highly skilled athletes. Attempted ballistic training may be a beneficial adjunct to resistance training for skilled athletes in sports where speed rather than force is critical.
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Author information
Author/s: Olsen, Peter D (PD); Hopkins, Will G (WG);
Affiliation: School of Physical Education, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. p.olsen(-atsign-)tees.ac.uk
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Journal: Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association (J Strength Cond Res), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2003-May; vol 17 (issue 2) : pp 291-8
Dates: Created 2003/05/13; Completed 2003/10/01; Revised 2006/11/15;
PMID: 12741865, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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