EFFECTS OF LOWER-LIMB RESISTANCE EXERCISE ON BADMINTON PERFORMANCE

Abstract

ABSTRACT Introduction: Badminton is a sport that demands quick decision-making and abrupt changes of direction, demanding high performance in the explosive strength of the players’ lower limbs. It is believed that the exercise of resistance in the players’ lower limbs may reflect a better performance on the court. Objective: Study the lower limbs resistance exercise effects on badminton players’ performance. Methods: 24 active badminton players were selected and randomly divided into control and experimental groups. While the control group continued the practice of existing training methods, the experimental group included lower limb strength exercise, with increased lower limb resistance with an elastic band completing the lower limb resistance exercise. Results: Before the experiment, the execution time of four points at the center of gravity was 16.83 ± 0.75 s in the experimental group and 17.15 ± 0.62 s in the control group, resulting in 15.40 ± 0.21s in the experimental group and 15.82 ± 0. 48s in the control group. The hurdle test period also changed from 10.21 ± 0.65s to 10.02 ± 0.62s in the experimental group, and from 10.82 ± 0.29s to 10.46 ± 0.32s in the control group. Conclusion: The addition of lower-limb resistance training to the daily training of badminton players can effectively improve the training efficiency and fitness of its players. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - Investigation of treatment outcomes.