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Velocity-Based vs Percentage-Based Strength Training in Young Football Players
Sponsor: Uludag University
Summary
The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of six weeks of velocity-based training (VBT) and traditional percentage-based strength training (TRD) on 20 m sprint performance, vertical jump, and aerobic capacity in elite young football players. The main research question was: Does VBT produce greater improvements than TRD in these performance markers? Researchers compared VBT with TRD to determine whether VBT leads to superior enhancements in sprint speed, jump performance, and aerobic capacity among elite young football players. Participants: Performed either VBT squat training, VBT squat plus bench press training, or TRD squat training. Completed VBT or TRD sessions three times per week for six weeks. Attended the laboratory for measurements and tests before and after the six-week training program.
Official title: The Comparative Effects of Velocity-Based and Percentage-Based Strength Training on Physical Performance in Young Football Players
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
16 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
58
Start Date
2022-08-15
Completion Date
2022-10-30
Last Updated
2026-09-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Velocity Based Squat and Bench Press Training
The squat and bench press strength program was implemented for six weeks, with three sessions per week, immediately after regular soccer practice. The one-repetition maximum (1-RM) for both squat and bench press was assessed weekly, and the training program was updated accordingly throughout the six-week intervention.
Velocity Based Squat Training
The squat strength program was implemented for six weeks, with three sessions per week, immediately after regular soccer practice. The one-repetition maximum (1-RM) for the squat was assessed weekly, and the training program was updated accordingly throughout the six-week intervention.
Traditional Strength Training
The squat strength program was implemented for six weeks, with three sessions per week, immediately after regular soccer practice. The one-repetition maximum (1-RM) for the squat was assessed only in the first week, and this value was used to prescribe training loads throughout the intervention.
Locations (1)
Bursa Uludağ University, Faculty of Spor Sciences
Bursa, NİLÜFER, Turkey (Türkiye)