Core training may give soccer players the edge
NCT ID NCT07577362
First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding core muscle exercises to regular training helps amateur soccer players jump higher, run faster, and improve agility and balance. Forty licensed players aged 18–35 will either do core training three times a week for eight weeks or stick with their usual routine. Researchers will measure changes in jumping, speed, agility, balance, and core endurance.
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Karabuk University, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center
RECRUITINGKarabük, Turkey (Türkiye)
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What this could mean
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Active substance
core muscle strengthening exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that adding core training to regular practice boosts athletic performance in amateur soccer players.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The exercises are low-risk, but improvements may be modest.
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