Can planks and dead bugs make young soccer stars better?
NCT ID NCT07651189
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a six-week core exercise program (like planks and side planks) could improve balance, coordination, and physical performance in teenage soccer players. Twenty male players aged 14-17 from a club in Cyprus took part. Half did core exercises twice a week plus their regular training, while the other half only did regular training. The researchers measured changes in balance and agility before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- core stabilization exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could show that adding core exercises to soccer training improves balance and agility, potentially reducing injury risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all young athletes. It is also completed, so no new data is being collected.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alayköy Football Club
Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
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