Heavy squats before a sprint: performance boost or fatigue trap?
NCT ID NCT07736209
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether doing heavy back-squats before exercise can improve jumping and sprinting in trained soccer players. Twenty male university players will complete two sessions: one with a standard warm-up and one with the same warm-up plus three sets of heavy squats. The goal is to see if the squats boost early explosive performance and whether they cause more fatigue during repeated sprints.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- heavy back-squat conditioning activity (three sets of three reps at 90% of one-repetition maximum)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help coaches design warm-ups that boost explosive power without harming endurance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial in 20 trained male soccer players. Results may not apply to other athletes or sports, and the heavy squat protocol could increase injury risk.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34320, Turkey (Türkiye)