New study tests smarter weight training for football players

NCT ID NCT07652307

First seen Jun 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at two different ways of doing resistance training in 16 trained male football players. One method used movement speed to set weights, while the other used a fixed percentage of maximum strength. The goal was to see which approach better improves jumping, power, balance, and how tired players feel. The results could help trainers design better workouts.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sinop University, Faculty of Sport Sciences

    Sinop, Sinop, 57000, Turkey (Türkiye)

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

resistance training programs (velocity-based and traditional percentage-based)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could help coaches choose more effective training methods to improve explosive power and reduce fatigue in athletes.

What could go wrong

This is a very small study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. It is also completed, so no new data is expected.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.