Author(s): M Xavier Denies and K Venkatachalam

Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of progressive, fluctuated, and regressive training on upper and lower extremity strength, physical fitness, and physiological variables among male hockey players. A total of 45 male college hockey players were randomly selected from colleges affiliated with Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. The subjects, aged between 18 and 25 years, were divided into three equal groups of 15 each: Experimental Group I, Experimental Group II, and a Control Group. Experimental Group I underwent an 8-week progressive resistance training program, Experimental Group II followed an 8-week fluctuated (regressive) training program, and the Control Group did not participate in any specific training regimen. Pre- and post-tests were conducted for all groups. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), and when the F-ratio was significant, Scheffé’s post hoc test was applied to determine specific group differences. Results revealed that all three experimental training methods—progressive, fluctuated, and regressive—produced significant improvements in upper and lower extremity strength, physical fitness, and physiological variables compared to the control group. Furthermore, differences among the experimental groups indicated varying levels of effectiveness, with progressive training showing the highest improvement.

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