CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Heavy-load Resistance Training

Denmark60 participantsStarted 2023-03-17

Plain-language summary

The study aims to investigate effects of 8-weeks of heavy-load resistance training on mechanical muscle function and functional performance in elite female team handball players from the Danish Women's Handball League. Players will be randomly assigned to either a resistance training group (RT) or serves as training-as-usual controls (CON).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Playing in the Danish Women's Handball League. Exclusion Criteria: * Absent from team handball training for more than two weeks due to injuries, within the six months preceding PRE-testing.

What they're measuring

Explosive muscle strength

Timeframe: Eight week off-season

Acceleration capacity

Timeframe: Eight week off-season

Agility performance

Timeframe: Eight week off-season

Jump ability

Timeframe: Eight week off-season

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06356935

SponsorUniversity of Southern Denmark

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-03

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