CompletedNot Applicable

Inspiratory Muscle Training Enhances Jumping Power and Shoot-ing Performance in Elite Air Pistol Athletes

Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2025-09-05

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of a four-week inspiratory muscle training (IMT) program on physical and motor performance parameters and shooting accuracy in elite male air pistol athletes. Twenty athletes were randomly assigned to either an IMT group or a control group. Outcome measures included jumping performance, reaction time, flexibility, and shooting accuracy assessed via the SCATT system. The findings demonstrated that IMT significantly improved lower-limb explosive power and shooting performance without affecting reaction time or flexibility.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male athletes aged 18-35 years * Minimum of 3 years of systematic air pistol shooting experience * Regular training for at least the previous 6 months * Medically cleared for physical activity Exclusion Criteria: * History of respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders * Current injury affecting performance * Participation in respiratory muscle training within the last 6 months

What they're measuring

Shooting Performance (SCATT Score)

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07406451

SponsorGümüşhane Universıty

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-15

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