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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Effect of resistance training using ankle weights on explosive leg power of football players
Authors
Dr. N Kodeeswaran, Dr. C Guruvupandian, P Suriya Kumar
Abstract
Foot weights are loading devices used athletes
feet with a load that can be adjusted according to the athletes need. Exercises
using leg weights are not carried out when athletes run, but are carried out
during exercises stretching both statistically and dynamically to avoid muscle
injury to during exercises. (Tarigan et al., 2022). To examine the
effectiveness of AWRT on explosive leg power, the present study was conducted
on 40 male college-level footballers aged between 18 and 23 years, drawn from
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Maruthi College of Physical Education and
SRKV College of Arts and Science. The participants were randomly assigned into
two equal groups (n = 20 each): an experimental group that underwent structured
ankle weight resistance training and a control group that continued with their
regular activities without any additional training. The experimental group
participated in AWRT sessions three times per week for a duration of eight
weeks. Explosive leg power were selected as the dependent variables and
assessed using standardized tests. Explosive leg power was evaluated through
the Standing Broad Jump Test and expressed in meters. Pre-test and post-test
measurements were collected on separate days following an appropriate warm-up.
An independent t-test was applied to determine the significance of differences
between pre- and post-test scores at the 0.05 level of significance. The
findings of the study revealed that ankle weight resistance training produced
significant improvements in explosive leg power among college-level football
players.
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Pages:48-50
How to cite this article:
Dr. N Kodeeswaran, Dr. C Guruvupandian, P Suriya Kumar "Effect of resistance training using ankle weights on explosive leg power of football players". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 48-50
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