Explosive training for faster sprint swimming
This study compares two types of explosive training (plyometric exercises and Thera-Band power exercises) to see which one helps competitive swimmers improve their sprint speed in the pool.
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Who can take part
- You are a male competitive swimmer.
- You have at least 2 years of swimming training experience.
- You swim at least 3 times per week.
- You have not had a muscle, bone, or joint injury in the last 3 months.
- You do not have any nerve, brain, heart, or blood vessel problems.
- You are not currently doing other strength or power training outside this study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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