Acute Effects of Strength Training Programs on Vertical Jump and Technical Actions in Handball during Preseason

Abstract

Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the acute effects of hypertrophic strength training programs on the vertical jump and technical actions in small-sided handball games during preseason. 12 senior male players (M age = 22.2 yr., SD = 3.4) participated in 3 × 3 and 6 × 6 small-sided games preceded by no strength training or upper limbs/ lower limbs/ upper+lower limbs strength training. The results showed that strength training affected the vertical jump performance and the effectiveness of some skills. The higher physiological stimuli during 3 × 3 games promoted the deterioration of some skills' proficiency, mainly during small-sided games with preceding strength training. The 6 × 6 games elicited higher cooperation and interaction between players and potentiated the vertical jump performance after strength training. Thus, when training sessions are focused on the development of skills performance, combining hypertrophic strength training with 3 × 3 games may be detrimental. On the other hand, ...