Comparison of the effect of two different resistance trainings on basketball specific performance parameters

Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the effects of two different resistance training applied together with plyometric training on basketball-specific performance parameters. Methods: Forty male basketball players aged 15-18, licensed by any sports club, participated in the study. In the study, 4 groups were formed: the control group (CG), the plyometric training group (PG), the weight vest training group (WG), and the resistance plyometric training group (the group using the Vertimax© device) (VG). While all the athletes did standard basketball training 5 days a week for 12 weeks, the control group did only standard basketball training, PG plyometric training program, WG plyometric training using weight vest, and VG did resistance plyometric training using the "Vertimax©" device 3 days a week. Body composition, speed, agility, change of direction, jump, muscle strength, anaerobic and aerobic power parameters were measured from all participants at the beginning and end of the training. Results were presented as mean+SD. Analysis of variance was used for comparison between groups, t test was used for comparison between measurements, p<0.05 was determined as statistical significance level. Results: Twelve-weeks of training decreased body fat percentage and increased sprint speed in all groups. Although agility, reactive agility, jump height, standing long jump distance and aerobic power improved in all 3 training groups, it was found that lower extremity muscle strength and anaerobic power parameters improved more in WG and VG. Conclusion: In conclusion, the findings obtained from this study revealed that 12-weeks of resistance plyometric training led to a significant increase in speed, agility, muscle strength, anaerobic and aerobic power values, which are basketball-specific performance parameters. Keywords: weight vest, vertical jump, Vertimax©, training