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Abstract

The present study focused on to understand the influence of maximal and sub maximal resistance training on spiking and blocking performance among football players. 45 male football players from the different schools located at Madhya Pradesh in the age ranged between 15-17 years were selected. The selected subjects were further divided into three groups namely Maximal Resistance Training Group (MRTG), Sub Maximal Resistance Training Group (SMRTG) and Control Group (CG), on random basis. Prior to the experimental treatments, all the subjects were measured of their strength parameters, leg strength and abdominal strength using vertical jump test and sit ups respectively. All the subjects were determined their 1 repetition maximum (1RM) of resistance trainings, half squat, biceps, triceps, bench press, and leg press. The submaximal resistance group was asked to perform 50 to 60% of 1 RM and maximal resistance group was asked to perform 90 to 95% of 1 RM for 8 weeks. After completion of eight weeks experimental period, the subjects were measured of their strength variables selected. The results proved that both maximal and sub maximal resistance training improved leg strength and abdominal strength of football players compared to control group. The results also proved that maximal resistance training was found to be better than sub maximal resistance training in improving the leg strength and abdominal strength. The differences between sub maximal and maximal resistance training in improving the strength parameters were significant. (P<0.05) It was concluded that the maximal and sub maximal resistance training can be included in the training schedule of the school level football players to improve strength parameters.