Adding Mini-squat Exercises to Leg Press Exercise on Quadriceps and Hamstring Strength and H:Q Ra… (NCT07351097) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Adding Mini-squat Exercises to Leg Press Exercise on Quadriceps and Hamstring Strength and H:Q Ratio in Athletes
Saudi Arabia60 participantsStarted 2025-09-02
Plain-language summary
This study will try to answer the following question:
Will adding mini-squat exercises at different angles (30°,45°, and 60°) to leg press exercise influence quadriceps and hamstring strength and H:Q angle in football players?
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 30 Years
SexMALE
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Male football players aged between 18-30 years (Scoz et al., 2021).
✓. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m² (Walsh et al., 2018 \& Sattar\& Lean, 2009).
✓. Currently training or playing with a registered football club/team.
✓. Hamstring-to-Quadriceps (HQ) strength ratio of ≥ 0.6 (Çelebi et al., 2018).
✓. Having no oral or injectable non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), 2weeks before starting study.
✓. Having no oral injectable corticosteroids 3 months before starting the study.
Exclusion criteria
✕. History of acute or chronic injury to the knee, hip, or ankle joint
✕. Undergoing any other rehabilitation or physical therapy programs during the six weeks before starting the study
✕. Diagnosed with neurological or systemic disorders affecting muscle function or balance
✕. Participation in competitive sports or high-intensity training outside the study protocol during the study period
✕. Presence of any contraindication to exercise, such as uncontrolled hypertension or heart conditions.