The effects of six weeks strength exercises on static and dynamic balance of young male athletes

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the effects of six weeks of strength training on static and dynamic balance in young male athletes. Thirty 15-17 young male athletes with mean and SD (62.79±3.62kg ∞171.1±4. 46cm) were divided into two groups (15 subjects for each group). We used the SEBT and Romberg adjusted balance test before and after exercise programs to test balance. Strength exercise consisted, including: squat, leg extension, and calf raise, lunge, curl up. The results showed a significant increase in static and dynamic balance in the group (P=0.001). A possible reason for increased balance in the experimental group maybe increasing strength muscle in lower extremity after exercise program, the process of decreasing disinhibition and stimulating of muscles' spindles during strength training. © 2011 by Elsevier Ltd.