COMPARING OF WEIGHT TRAINING AND FUNCTIONAL TRAINING ON JUMPING PERFORMANCE IN ADOLESCENT BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Abstract

This study aimed to compare the effects of weight training and functional strength training on jumping performance in adolescent basketball players. Thirty male athletes from the men’s basketball team at China Jiuquan Vocational and Technical College were recruited and divided into three groups: weight training, functional strength training, and a control group (n=10 per group). Leg muscle strength was measured using high jump tests at baseline, after 4 weeks, and after 8 weeks of training. Data were analyzed using SPSS software to calculate the mean differences and standard deviations across groups. Two-way repeated measures ANOVA was conducted to assess changes in leg muscle strength over time, with Bonferroni post-hoc tests applied for pairwise comparisons when significant differences were observed. The results revealed a significant difference in leg muscle strength between the control group and the weight training group (p < 0.05). Although no significant difference was found between the weight training and functional strength training groups, both demonstrated improvements in jumping performance. These findings indicate that weight training and functional strength training play essential roles in enhancing jumping performance by improving take-off speed, endurance, and whole-body coordination. Comprehensive training programs should integrate strength, speed, and coordination exercises alongside technical skill development to optimize performance.-