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Unstable Core Training in Air Pistol Athletes
Sponsor: Shanghai University of Sport
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of unstable versus stable trunk core strength training on shooting performance and postural stability in elite 10 m air pistol athletes. Twenty national-level athletes will be randomly assigned to either an unstable training group or a stable training group for an 8-week intervention. Both groups will perform identical core exercises with matched intensity and volume, differing only in the stability of the training surface. Shooting performance and gun-holding stability will be assessed using a SCATT system, and postural control will be evaluated using a plantar pressure system. The results of this study may help determine whether unstable core training provides additional benefits for improving shooting accuracy and stability in elite athletes.
Official title: Effect of Unstable Versus Stable Trunk Core Strength Training on Shooting Performance and Holding Stability in Elite 10 m Air Pistol Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2024-08-04
Completion Date
2024-10-15
Last Updated
2026-04-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Unstable Trunk Core Strength Training
Participants will perform trunk core strength training on unstable surfaces, including Swiss balls, BOSU balls, and balance discs. The intervention will be conducted for 8 weeks, with three sessions per week, and each session lasting approximately 60 minutes. Exercises will focus on improving core stability and neuromuscular control under unstable conditions. Training intensity and progression will be individualized while maintaining standardized protocols across participants.
Stable Trunk Core Strength Training
Participants will perform the same trunk core strengthening exercises as the experimental group, but on stable surfaces such as the floor or a bench. The intervention duration, frequency, intensity, and progression will be identical to those in the unstable training group. This design ensures that the only difference between groups is the stability of the training surface.
Locations (1)
Shanghai University of Sport
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China