Author(s): Bino George C and K Murugavel

Abstract:
This study investigates the effects of three intensities of resistance training (low, medium, and high) on the explosive strength and explosive power of soccer players. Sixty male athletes from the East Bengal Football Club, Kolkata, India, aged 18-25 years, were randomly assigned to four groups: Low Intensity Resistance Training (LIRT), Medium Intensity Resistance Training (MIRT), High Intensity Resistance Training (HIRT), and a Control Group (CG). Over a 12-week training period, explosive strength was measured using the vertical jump test, and explosive power was measured using the broad jump test. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and post hoc analysis with Scheffe's test were performed to determine significant differences between groups. Results showed that all three training intensities significantly improved explosive strength and explosive power compared to the control group, with the High Intensity Resistance Training (HIRT) group displaying the most substantial gains. These findings highlight that high-intensity resistance training is particularly effective in enhancing explosive performance in young athletes.

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