The Effects of Contrast Training Versus General Strength Training on the Lower Limbs’ Strength Among University Basketball Players

Lee, Ken Zheng Jian (2026) The Effects of Contrast Training Versus General Strength Training on the Lower Limbs’ Strength Among University Basketball Players. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology.

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Abstract

The present study investigated the effects of contrast training versus general strength training on the lower limb’s strength among university basketball players. A total of sixteen university basketball players (age: 20.81, 1.76 years) accomplished this study, (CT, n = 8) and (ST, n = 8). All subjects were required to perform Isometric Strength Test to assess their lower limb during pre- and post-test phase. Both groups underwent their respective training protocols twice a week for 6-weeks long. In detail, within contrast training program, it comprises of three pairs, each pair consists of two exercises, included heavy resistance exercise and plyometric exercise. For general strength training program, it comprises of 5 exercises. Following the intervention, the results showed that both groups significantly difference for their lower limb strength in hip flexion (p < .05) and hip extension (p < .05). Besides that, only the Ct group showed a significant difference in knee flexion (p < .05) but no significant difference in knee extension (p = .256). On the other hand, the ST group displayed no significant difference for lower limb strength in knee flexion (p = .071) and knee extension (p = .081). Lastly, by comparing between contrast training and general strength training, both training demonstrated a similar result of lower limb strength (p > .05). The findings of this study indicate that CT or ST similarly enhanced in lower limb strength among university basketball players. In summary, the present study suggests that contrast training can be applied during in-season training, while general strength training can be applied during pre-season training.