International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 12(6), pp. 930 - 942
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2024.120605
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Effect of a 10-week Training Program on Muscle Power, Endurance, and Jump Kick Performance in Young Male Taekwondo Athletes Using the 4D PRO® Bungee Trainer and Battle Ropes Exercises

Ahmed K. Hassan ^1,2,*, Mohammed S. Alibrahim ¹, Badry E. Hammad ^3
1 Department of Physical Education, College of Education, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
² Department of Team Sports and Racket Games, Faculty of Physical Education, Minia University, Egypt
³ Department of Combat and Individual Sports, Faculty of Physical Education, Minia University, Egypt

ABSTRACT

Taekwondo, which mainly involves kicking and flexibility exercises, demands physical fitness of strength, endurance, and power. Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects on muscle strength, endurance, and jump kick performance of using 4D PRO® Bungee Trainer and Battle Rope for training in Taekwondo. Methods: The study included 40 male Taekwondo players aged 16-18, and the participants were divided into two comparable groups: the first group of subjects (experimental group) underwent training with 4D Pro and Battle Ropes (n = 20, mean ± SD, age 16. 95 ± 0.96 years, height 168.95 ± 1.28 cm, weight 67.55± 1.54 kg, training experience 3.30 ± 0.47 years). The second set of subjects (control group) included subjects who underwent traditional training without 4D Pro and Battle Rope (n = 20, mean ± SD, age 17.00 ± 0.73 years, height 168.90 ± 1.52 cm, weight 67.50 ± 0.95 kg, and training experience 3.35 ± 0.49 years). It was carried out using pre- and post-measurements, with ten weeks of training. In the EG, the program was designed to enhance muscle strength, endurance, and jump kick performance, with sessions conducted three times a week. Each training session was between 60-90 minutes and the training repetition duration was 50 to 90 seconds. The tool requires 30-60 minutes for a session and the load intensity level is between 60-85% maximum heart rate. The training program for the CG matched the program without 4D PRO® Bungee Trainer and Battle Rope exercises. Results: This study revealed that there was a significant difference between the pre and post-tests of the EG. This meant that the Cohen’s d values for the EG were above 0.8 thus implying a very large effect size. The EG had a higher mean score than the CG in the measurements being used in this study. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of using 4DPro and Battle Rope in providing quality training programs to develop muscle strength, endurance, and jump kick performance in Taekwondo.

KEYWORDS
4D PRO Bungee, Battle Ropes, Speed Kicks, Taekwondo

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Ahmed K. Hassan , Mohammed S. Alibrahim , Badry E. Hammad , "Effect of a 10-week Training Program on Muscle Power, Endurance, and Jump Kick Performance in Young Male Taekwondo Athletes Using the 4D PRO® Bungee Trainer and Battle Ropes Exercises," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 6, pp. 930 - 942, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2024.120605.

(b). APA Format:
Ahmed K. Hassan , Mohammed S. Alibrahim , Badry E. Hammad (2024). Effect of a 10-week Training Program on Muscle Power, Endurance, and Jump Kick Performance in Young Male Taekwondo Athletes Using the 4D PRO® Bungee Trainer and Battle Ropes Exercises. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 12(6), 930 - 942. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2024.120605.