EFFECTS OF STRETCHING TRAINING ON LOWER LIMB EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH IN FIGURE SKATING ATHLETES

EFEITOS DO TREINO DE ALONGAMENTO SOBRE A FORÇA DE EXPLOSÃO NOS MEMBROS INFERIORES DOS ATLETAS DE PATINAÇÃO ARTÍSTICA

EFECTOS DEL ENTRENAMIENTO DE ESTIRAMIENTO EN LA FUERZA EXPLOSIVA DE LAS EXTREMIDADES INFERIORES DE LOS ATLETAS DE PATINAJE ARTÍSTICO

ABSTRACT

Introduction  Figure skating is characterized by a high degree of flexibility, balance, and technical precision. It belongs to the sports group that combines high speed and endurance. Therefore, it is very important for athletes to correctly master these techniques and physical strength and execute precise movements in their performances.

Objective  Explore the effect of stretching training on the lower limb explosive strength of figure skating athletes.

Methods  20 outstanding male figure skaters from the Chinese team were selected as volunteers. The experimental method was used using the OPTOJUMP test system, among other instruments, for comparison of pre and post-intervention results.

Results  Through scientific observation, it was found that skaters have less requirement for upper limb strength training, minimizing its importance because upper limb strength training can assist in motor coordination of athletes’ lower limbs and help them stabilize to perform dynamic movements. Therefore upper limb strength training is also emphasized in the proposed training.

Conclusion  The stretching training on the lower limb strength of figure skating athletes proved to be useful for the improvement of performance and execution of the intrinsic movements of the sport. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Physical Education and Training; Athletes; Muscle Stretching Exercises