Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2004
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
First Advisor
Matthew Vukovich
Abstract
The purpose of this investigation was to examine speed, agility, and power output performance when using two different resistance-training protocols. Seventeen (n = 17) Division II collegiate baseball players were randomly divided into 2 groups: a Strength group and a Power group. Each group trained 4 d-wk1 for six weeks, completing the same sprinting and plyometric protocol, with the difference between groups being the resistance-training protocol. The Strength group trained using squat, front squat, lunge, leg press, Romanian deadlift (RDL), leg curl, glute-ham raise, seated calf raise, and standing calf raise. The Power group trained using power clean high pull, hang snatch high pull, power clean, hang snatch, squat jump, push jerk, leg curl, glute-ham raise, seated calf raise, and standing calf raise. Variables tested pre- and post-training were 10yd, 40yd, pro-agility, L-test, vertical, single leg 3-hop, single leg and double leg Plyo Press Power Quotient (3PQ) test (Frappier Acceleration® Sports Training-Fargo, ND), bench press, squat, hang clean, and body weight. Data were analyzed using a RMANOVA design with time and treatment as factors (JMPin v.4.0.4). Results indicated that both groups significantly increased (p< .05) from pre to post in body weight and improved in L-test, left leg 3-hop, right leg 3-hop, DL positive work, LL positive work, LL maximum positive power, LL number of jumps, RL positive work, RL maximum positive power, RL number of jumps, bench press, squat, and hang clean with no significant difference between groups. Both groups significantly increased in vertical jump with the Strength group improving significantly more than the Power group (Strength= .7 ± .1 vs. Power = .2 ± .1). The results indicate that when considering the improvement of a wide variety of athletic performance variables requiring strength, power, and speed; strength and power resistance training, along with plyometric and sprint training, produce similar results.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Baseball -- Training -- Physiological aspects.
Isometric exercise.
Muscle strength.
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Ouverson, Michael J., "Comparison of Ground-based Strength and Ground-based Power Regimen on Speed, Agility, and Power Output" (2004). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1100.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/1100
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