Effects of resisted sprint training on sprint, jump, and change-of-direction performance in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically evaluate the effects of RST (resisted sprint training) on athletes' sprint, jump, and COD (change-of-direction performance).

Methods

Following PRISMA, we searched seven databases from inception to 12 July 2025-PubMed, Web of Science (all databases), MEDLINE, CENTRAL, SPORTDiscus, Scopus, and Embase. Study certainty was appraised with GRADE. All included data were analyzed in Stata/MP 18.0.

Results

Sixteen studies (404 participants) were included. RST significantly improved linear sprint performance (SMD = 0.65, p < 0.001, I² = 21.2%), vertical jump performance (SMD = -0.38, p = 0.013 I² = 0.0%), and COD ability (SMD = 1.10, p < 0.001, I² = 0.0%). UST (unresisted sprint training)also significantly improved li

SUBMITTER: Li C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12689304 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature