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Squat angle showdown: which Mini-Squat builds stronger legs?

NCT ID NCT07351097

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether adding mini-squat exercises at different knee angles (30°, 45°, or 60°) to regular leg press workouts changes thigh muscle strength in football players. 60 male athletes aged 18-30 took part. The goal was to see which angle best improves the balance between hamstring and quadriceps strength, which may help prevent injuries.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design better training programs to prevent hamstring injuries in athletes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no blinding or long-term follow-up. Results may not apply to non-athletes or female players.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male football players aged between 18-30 years (Scoz et al., 2021). 2. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m² (Walsh et al., 2018 \& Sattar\& Lean, 2009). 3. Currently training or playing with a registered football club/team. 4. Hamstring-to-Quadriceps (HQ) strength ratio of ≥ 0.6 (Çelebi et al., 2018). 5. Having no oral or injectable non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), 2weeks before starting study. 6. Having no oral injectable corticosteroids 3 months before starting the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of acute or chronic injury to the knee, hip, or ankle joint 2. Undergoing any other rehabilitation or physical therapy programs during the six weeks before starting the study 3. Diagnosed with neurological or systemic disorders affecting muscle function or balance 4. Participation in competitive sports or high-intensity training outside the study protocol during the study period 5. Presence of any contraindication to exercise, such as uncontrolled hypertension or heart conditions. 6. Clinically free from lower limb injuries. 7. Having no history of neurological, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal disorders.

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Motor Activity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jazan University Hospital

    Jizan, Saudi Arabia

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