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Effects of Upper and Lower Body Plyometric Training on Kickboxing Anaerobic Speed Test Performance

NCT07067918 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 32

Last updated 2025-07-16

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Summary

This study examined the effects of two different types of jump training-one focused on the upper body and the other on the lower body-on the athletic performance of elite male kickboxers. Over a 12-week period, athletes followed specific exercise programs designed to increase explosive power in either the arms or the legs, while continuing their normal kickboxing training.

Researchers used a special performance test called the Kickboxing Anaerobic Speed Test (KAST), which measures how fast and powerfully athletes can punch and kick over a short time. The results showed that while both training methods improved performance, the group that did lower-body jump training (e.g., leg-focused exercises) showed greater gains. This suggests that strong and explosive legs play a key role in powerful strikes and quick movements in kickboxing.

In summary, lower-body jump training is more effective than upper-body jump training in improving sport-specific speed and power in elite male kickboxers.

Conditions

  • Effects of Upper and Lower Body Plyometric Training on Anaerobic Performance in Combat Sport Athletes
  • Sport-specific Anaerobic Performance in Elite Male Kickboxers

Interventions

OTHER

Upper Body Plyometric Training

Upper Body Plyometric Training - Intervention Description: A 12-week upper-body plyometric training protocol designed to enhance explosive upper-extremity power in elite male kickboxers. Exercises included medicine ball chest passes, overhead throws, plyometric push-ups, clap push-ups, and rotational medicine ball throws. Training was performed three times per week (20-30 minutes per session) in addition to regular kickboxing practice.

OTHER

Lower Body Plyometric Training

Lower Body Plyometric Training - Intervention Description: A 12-week lower-body plyometric training program targeting explosive leg strength and anaerobic performance in elite male kickboxers. The program included countermovement jumps, squat jumps, lateral hurdle jumps, plyometric bounding, tuck jumps, and depth jumps. Sessions were conducted three times per week (20-30 minutes each), alongside regular kickboxing training.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-02-15
Primary Completion
2025-05-22
Completion
2025-06-10

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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