Evaluating Plyometric Circuit Training for Enhancing Explosive Power and Sprint Times
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This study investigates the impact of circuit training on enhancing leg muscle power and 200-meter sprinting speed among athletes of PASI Mandailing Natal, addressing prevalent deficiencies in these performance metrics. Employing a one-group pretest-posttest experimental design, six male athletes were subjected to a six-week training program, conducted three times weekly. The intervention comprised eight structured stations targeting strength, power, and speed through exercises such as squat jumps and box jumps, progressively increasing in intensity. Performance was assessed using standing broad jump tests for leg muscle power and stopwatch measurements for 200-meter sprint times. Statistical analyses, including paired t-tests and ANOVA, revealed significant improvements: mean leg muscle power increased by 32.83 cm, while sprinting times decreased by 2.98 seconds. These findings underscore the efficacy of circuit training in stimulating neuromuscular coordination and anaerobic adaptations, crucial for sprint performance. The reduction in performance variability further highlights the program's adaptability to diverse fitness levels. This study provides evidence-based validation of circuit training as a practical and efficient approach for athletic development, with implications for optimizing competitive readiness. Future research should explore individual exercise contributions within the protocol to refine training strategies. The results contribute to sports science literature, offering actionable insights for coaches seeking targeted interventions to enhance sprint performance.References
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