Date of Award
2016
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Awarded
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
College
Human Sciences and Education
Faculty Advisor
Christensen, Bryan
Description
Instability resistance training techniques are commonly used to increase athletic performance. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the effects of performing the squat exercise with suspended weight within a six-week resistance training program on dynamic balance, maximal strength, agility, and power in collegiate male athletes. Thirty-two male collegiate baseball players were randomly assigned to suspended (experimental) or conventional (control) training groups and completed 1RM squat, dynamic balance, vertical jump, and agility tests before and after a six-week resistance training program. The only difference between otherwise identical programs was the suspended group’s use of suspended loading on the barbell in the squat exercise. Post-test data revealed significant 1RM squat increases in the suspended (6.9%) and conventional (4.5%) groups, but no significant changes in balance. Although statistically insignificant, vertical jump changed by +2.27% and -0.70% and agility by +1.23% and +1.00% in the suspended and conventional groups, respectively.
Recommended Citation
Thielen, Samuel Paul, "The Effect of Suspended Weight Resistance Training on Dynamic Balance, Muscular Strength, Muscular Power, and Agility in Collegiate Athletes" (2016). Health Nutrition and Exercise Science. 26.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/health-nutrition-exercise-sci/26
Rights
NDSU Policy 190.6.2
Rights Link
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Author ORCID Identifier
0000-0002-3095-7802
Handle Identifier
https://hdl.handle.net/10365/27962