INFLUENCE OF SQUAT TRAINING ON LOWER LIMB MUSCULAR STRENGTH IN KUNG FU ATHLETES

ABSTRACT Introduction Aerobic and anaerobic skills are essential characteristics in Kung Fu competitions. Research concerning their repercussions on athletes’ body composition has gained emphasis due to increased sports competitiveness. Squat training is used martial arts, but there no reports about the results kung fu practitioners. Objective Investigate effects of squat lower limb strength athletes. Methods 18 arts athletes were randomly divided into dynamic preparation activities with stretching (control), half-squat exercises. Results The paired T-test result control subjects was P=0.578, test result, relative group, before after experiment P=0.164. power gain posture trained 24.14 z 9.81KG, half 23.10±11.75KG. 29.75±10.79KG versus 20.59±12.59KG test. Conclusion After six weeks training, both groups significantly improved maximum tests. muscular throughout range motion, reducing injury risk Evidence Level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating result.