MUSCLE STRENGTH

This study looked at whether taking collagen peptides after resistance training helps untrained, overweight men aged 30-60 build more lean muscle and strength compared to training alone. 80 men participated in a controlled trial. The goal was to see if the supplement improves bod…

This study looked at whether adding strength training to a proven balance program (Otago exercises) helps older adults improve their balance and feel more confident about avoiding falls. 28 adults aged 60 and older took part. The goal was to find a better way to prevent falls and…

This study looked at whether a drug-free, non-invasive patch called the VICTORY Patch could improve muscle strength and athletic performance in 100 college athletes aged 18 to 30. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the active patch or a placebo, and their perfo…

This study looked at whether taking 400 mg of caffeine 30 minutes before exercise helps Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes perform better on grip strength tests. Fifteen experienced male athletes did two sessions—one with caffeine and one with a placebo—without knowing which they got. …

This study looked at how a specific type of manual therapy on the upper back affects muscle strength and activity in healthy volunteers aged 18 to 65. Researchers divided 156 participants into three groups: one receiving the therapy, a placebo group, and a no-treatment group. The…

This pilot study tested whether adding motivation to mental imagery or action observation could improve lower back strength in healthy adults. Forty participants were split into four groups: some did mental imagery, some watched actions, and half of each group also received extra…

This study looked at whether an 8-week training program using a special resistance device (Exer-Genie) and agility drills could improve sprint speed, hamstring strength, and vertical jump in 37 young female football players. Half of the players did the special training, while the…

This study looked at two ways of strength training for young soccer players: velocity-based training (which stops when speed drops) and traditional training (done until failure). Twenty-four male players aged 15-17 trained twice a week for six weeks. The goal was to see if veloci…

This study looked at 256 healthy adults to see if leg muscle strength and power can predict how the brain responds during exercise. Participants did strength tests and cycling while brain activity was measured with a special light-based scanner. The goal was to understand the con…

This study looked at whether the FIFA 11+ Kids warm-up program, originally designed for soccer, can boost explosive power and agility in youth judo athletes aged 10-14. Sixteen experienced young judo players did both the FIFA warm-up and a standard judo warm-up on different days,…

This study tested 50 healthy adolescents aged 15-16 to find normal handgrip strength values using a digital device. Participants did simple strength tests for their hands and legs. The results will help doctors compare strength in sick or injured patients in the future.

This study looked at how two types of stretching—proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and static stretching—affect the strength balance between hamstring and quadriceps muscles in healthy young men. Twenty-three physically active men did both stretching routines on sep…

This study looked at 68 elite adolescent rowers (ages 14-17) to understand how leg strength, balance, and core endurance are related. Researchers used tests like the Y Balance Test and isokinetic strength measurements. The goal is to help improve training and prevent injuries in …

This study tested whether using light weights with a blood flow restriction cuff can improve arm muscle strength as much as lifting heavy weights. Twenty-two healthy adults who already did resistance training took part. Over 7 weeks, one group used light weights with a cuff on th…

This study looked at whether a six-week training program using a special type of weightlifting (called accentuated eccentric load) could improve balance and strength in 15 healthy young male football players. The players did supervised exercises and were tested before and after. …

This study looked at whether adding jump and bound exercises (plyometrics) to regular basketball practice helps male players run faster, change direction quicker, and build leg strength. Twenty-four players aged 18-22 took part; half did extra plyometric drills twice a week for 8…

This study looked at 46 people with meniscus tears to see if muscle strength differences between legs are related to fear of movement (kinesiophobia). Some participants had surgery, others did not. Researchers measured muscle strength and used a questionnaire to assess fear of re…

This study looked at whether training just one leg can also improve strength, balance, and muscle size in the untrained leg. 47 sedentary women did either isokinetic or squat exercises on one leg. The goal was to see if the untrained leg gets stronger too, which could help with r…