Which shoulder workout boosts throwing performance best?
NCT ID NCT07438574
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared the Throwers Ten exercise program with general shoulder strengthening exercises in 36 male volleyball players aged 18-30. Over 6 weeks, researchers measured throwing accuracy, medicine ball throw distance, and shoulder press strength. The goal was to see which program better improves performance in overhead athletes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help coaches and physical therapists choose better exercises to improve throwing performance in overhead athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 36 male volleyball players, so results may not apply to all athletes or sports. The exercises are not a treatment for injury.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pakistan Sports Academy
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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