Effects of core strength training on the technical skill performance of striking combat sport players: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Research purpose

This review investigated the effects of core strength training on the competitive performance of players participating in striking combat sports. By analyzing karate, taekwondo, boxing, Chinese martial arts, and Muay Thai, the study examined the effects of core strength training on the number of kicks, striking force, and impact speed of players. The aim of this study was to provide a theoretical basis for training methods in striking combat sports and to explore the role of core strength in improving players' actual competitive performance.

Methods

Data for this study were reported using the Preferred Reporting Project for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. On November 1, 2023, a full search was conducted on SCOPUS, PubMed, Web of Scie

SUBMITTER: Zhang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12318507 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature