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Can explosive Push-Ups outpace resistance bands for swimmers?

NCT ID NCT07791693

Disease control Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two dry-land upper-limb training programs for competitive male swimmers: explosive plyometric exercises and TheraBand-based power training. Over eight weeks, each group trains three times weekly alongside their usual swimming. Researchers measure 50-meter freestyle time, 15-meter sprint time, and medicine ball throw distance to see which approach improves sprint performance more.

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Active substance
Two dry-land training programs: explosive plyometric exercises (e.g., plyometric push-ups, medicine ball throws) and TheraBand-based power training with progressive resistance bands.
What this could lead to
If one training method proves superior, swimmers and coaches could adopt it to improve sprint performance and start times.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and short, and results may not apply to all swimmers. Both groups also continue regular aquatic training, so differences may be modest.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

17 to 25 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Male competitive swimmers. * At least 2 years of swimming training experience. * Training at least 3 sessions per week. * Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria * Musculoskeletal injury within the past 3 months. * Neurological disorders. * Cardiovascular disorders. * Current participation in structured resistance or plyometric training programs outside the study. * Contraindications to exercise or swimming. * Non-compliance with training sessions.

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