Effect of biological maturation on strength-related adaptations in young soccer players.

ABSTRACT: Strength training is crucial for soccer players' long-term development at early ages and the biological maturation may influence specific strength-training adaptations. The aim of this study was to propose a strength-training programme for the strength development of pre-pubertal players and to analyse the adaptations to this training programme in players with different maturity status. One hundred and thirty young male soccer players participated in an 8-week strength-training programme consisting of two sessions per week (20-minutes of a combination of plyometric and resistance exercises) which was conducted prior to their normal soccer training. Three maturity groups were defined according to the years from/to their peak height velocity (PHV) as Pre-, Mid- and Post-PHV. Initial differen

SUBMITTER: Pena-Gonzalez I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6611603 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature