Pengaruh Latihan Body Chest Rig Resistance Band Terhadap Kemampuan Tendangan Sabit Untuk Atlet Pencak Silat Pelajar Usia 15-17 Tahun

Abstract

Conventional training methods often fail to address these specific biomechanical aspects, resulting in suboptimal performance by athletes. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of innovative training using Body Chest Rig Resistance Bands (BCRRB) on improving the speed of crescent kicks in 15-17-year-old pencak silat athletes. The method used was a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. A total of 30 athletes were divided into two groups, namely the experimental group, which underwent 16 training sessions with BCRRB, and the control group, which underwent conventional training. Kicking speed ability was measured using a psychomotor test instrument. Statistical analysis results showed a significant average increase in the experimental group, namely 4.00 points (from 17.67 to 21.67). Meanwhile, the control group only experienced an increase of 2.74 points (from 16.53 to 19.27). The independent sample t-test confirmed a significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.05). The conclusion of this study proves that training with BCRRB is significantly more effective in increasing kicking speed than conventional training.