NEUROMUSCULAR FUNCTION

This study looked at whether doing 2-3 heavy half-squats can instantly improve jump height in football players compared to light jogging. Researchers measured muscle changes, nerve signals, and jump performance over 12 minutes in 44 healthy male players. The goal is to help athle…

This study looked at how two different high-intensity interval training (HIIT) programs affect physical performance in 24 male competitive table tennis players aged 18-24. One group did bodyweight and jumping exercises, while the other used kettlebells, both for eight weeks along…

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 looked at 32 teenage female volleyball players to see if high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or high-intensity functional training (HIFT) works better for improving performance. Over 12 weeks, players did one of these workouts twice a week alongside regular practic…