Which training boosts basketball performance more? new study tests two methods
NCT ID NCT07329439
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared high intensity and eccentric resistance training in 40 female school basketball players aged 13-18. Over 8 weeks, one group did high intensity training starting at 50% of their max lift, while the other did eccentric training. Researchers measured squat strength, vertical jump, and balance to see which method worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- resistance training (high intensity or eccentric)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help coaches choose better training methods to improve strength, balance, and jumping ability in young female basketball players.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The study does not test long-term effects or injury prevention.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sacred Heart Cathedral High School
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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