Comparison of Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training Versus Traditional Strength Training on Speed, Agility, Power, and Movement Quality in Intermediate Rugby Players
Comparison of Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training Versus Traditional Strength Training on Speed, Agility, Power, and Movement Quality in Intermediate Rugby Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Ibadat International University, Islamabad
64 participants
Apr 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Comparison of Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training Versus Traditional Strength Training on Speed, Agility, Power, and Movement Quality in Intermediate Rugby Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Male and female athletes aged 18-25 years
- A minimum of 2 years of structured rugby training experience
- Actively training at least 3 hours per week
- Medically cleared to engage in high-intensity physical activity
- Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria4
- History of moderate or severe musculoskeletal injuries or surgery within the past 6-12 months
- Not medically approved to engage in high-intensity physical activities
- Cardiovascular or cardiopulmonary disease or risk factors that contraindicate high-intensity training
- Participation in any additional structured strength or plyometric program outside the study protocol during the intervention period
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Interventions
Participants perform progressive sprint (10-100 m) and plyometric exercises (squat jumps, box jumps, single-leg hops, depth jumps) over 8 weeks. Frequency: 2 sessions/week, 45-60 min/session. Rest between sets: 3 minutes. Rest between sessions: 48-72 hours. Volume and distance progress across 4 two-week blocks
Participants perform lower-body resistance exercises (barbell squat, leg press, lunges, Romanian deadlift, leg curl, leg extension) at 60-80% 1RM over 8 weeks. Frequency: 2 sessions/week, 45-60 min/session. Rest between sets: 1.5-3 minutes. Load progressively increased across 4 two-week blocks.
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NCT07591675