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Rest periods in strength training: do they boost performance in fighters?

NCT ID NCT07653425

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universidad de Granada Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 28 amateur striking combat athletes (boxing, kickboxing, karate) who did a 6-week strength program. One group did all reps in a row, the other took short rests between reps. Researchers measured jump height, throw distance, and lifting speed to see which method worked better.

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Active substance
resistance training (traditional vs. cluster)
What this could lead to
If cluster training proves superior, it could help combat athletes design more effective strength programs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study in healthy athletes. Results may not apply to other populations or sports.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

32 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

14 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy men and women aged 18 years or older. Active participation in striking combat sports (boxing, kickboxing, or karate) for at least 3 years. * Minimum of 1 year of experience with the resistance exercises included in the study (squat, bench press, deadlift, and bench pull). * Willingness to refrain from participating in additional strength training programs during the study period. * Provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any musculoskeletal injury during the 6 months preceding data collection. * Any medical condition that could contraindicate participation in resistance training. * Failure to complete the training intervention or testing procedures.

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Resistance training

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción

    Concepción, Chile

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