Breathe better, shoot better: breathing exercises boost Athletes' power and precision
NCT ID NCT07406451
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a 4-week breathing muscle training program could help elite air pistol athletes jump higher and shoot more accurately. Twenty male athletes were split into two groups: one did the breathing training, the other did not. The results showed that the breathing training improved lower-body explosive power and shooting accuracy, but did not change reaction time or flexibility.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male athletes aged 18-35 years * Minimum of 3 years of systematic air pistol shooting experience * Regular training for at least the previous 6 months * Medically cleared for physical activity Exclusion Criteria: * History of respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders * Current injury affecting performance * Participation in respiratory muscle training within the last 6 months
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gumushane Univetsity
Gümüşhane, Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)
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