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Elevating athletic performance: Maximizing strength and power in long jumpers through combined low-intensity blood flow restriction and high-intensity resistance training

Sarfabadi P 1 , Rizvi MR 2 , Sharma A 1 , Sami W 3 , Sajid MR 4 , Arora S 5 Show all authors , Anand A 6 , Bin Ab Hamid MR 7

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad, 121001, India
  • 2 Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad, 121001, India
  • 3 Department of Pre-Clinical Affairs, College of Nursing, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
  • 4 Department of Statistics, University of Gujrat, Pakistan
  • 5 Manav Rachna Sport Science Centre, Manav Rachna International Institute and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad, 121001 India
  • 6 Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre, Al Khoud, Muscat, Oman
  • 7 Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuh Persiaran Tun Khalil Yaakob, 26300, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Heliyon, 2023 Aug;9(8):e19068.
PMID: 37636460 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19068

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of low-intensity blood flow restriction (BFR) training and high-intensity resistance training (HI-RT) on the leaping performance of long-jumpers.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Long jump players were divided into two groups; one group (group A) receiving HI-RT (n = 8) and the other group (group B) receiving combined low-intensity BFR training plus HI-RT (n = 8). Muscle power and knee muscle strength was assessed at baseline, 3 weeks and 6 weeks of intervention.

RESULTS: 1-RM was found to be significantly different between Group A and Group B at 3 and 6 weeks. Further, IKDQR, IKDHR and IKDQL was significantly improved in group B as compared to group A both at 3 and 6 weeks. There was significant time effect, group effect and time-group interaction in the strength of quadriceps and hamstring of both left and right leg measured through isokinetic device. Post-hoc analysis for 1-RM in group B showed a significant improvement at baseline and 6 weeks and the broad jump was significant at baseline and 3 weeks and at baseline and 6 weeks.

CONCLUSION: The combined effects of low-intensity BFR training and HI-RT is effective in improving the muscle strength and power of lower limbs in long jumpers.

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