The impact of wearable resistance training on strength, speed, and agility: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To conduct a systematic assessment of the impact of wearable resistance training (WRT) on muscular strength, speed, and agility, while examining the influence of critical training parameters as moderating factors.

Methods

A systematic review was undertaken to identify eligible studies. Literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO databases from inception to October 31st, 2025. This study employed the Cochrane Collaboration tool built into Review Manager 5.4 for literature quality assessment, and utilized Stata version 18.0 for meta-analysis, including pooled effect size calculation, subgroup analysis, and publication bias assessment.

Results

The Meta-analysis encompassed 19 studies with a total of 233 participants. It is revealed that

SUBMITTER: Li S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12767494 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature