Impact of short-term functional training program on lower-body isometric muscle endurance in cricket players

Abstract

This present research examines the impact of a short-term functional training (FT) program on lower-body isometric muscle endurance in cricket players. Thirty male inter-collegiate cricketers (aged 19-22) were engaged and divided into an experimental group (EG) (n=15) and a control group (CG) (n=15). The training group underwent a functional training program emphasizing multi-joint, sport-specific exercises, while the control group followed regular training routines. Lower-body isometric endurance was assessed using the wall squat test pre-and post-intervention. Statistical analysis showed significant improvements in the experimental group’s lower-body isometric muscular endurance (P