Effect of 6-weeks Eccentric vs Concentric action during complex training among female field hockey athletes: a conceptual paper / Nurulfarzana Mohamad Fauzi ... [et al.].

Complex training is a combination of weight training and plyometric, where it alternates biomechanically similar high load weight training activities with plyometric exercises in the same program, for example squats and jump squats. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of eccentric barbell hip thrusts during complex training (ECT) and concentric barbell hip thrusts during complex training (CCT) on speed, agility, and power in female field hockey athletes. The other objective is to compare the effects of ECT and CCT on speed, agility, and power in female field hockey athletes. Twenty-seven female university athletes will be involved in a 6-weeks of training program. They will be divided into three groups: eccentric BHT during complex training (ECT, n = 9), concentric BHT during complex training (CCT, n = 9), and control group (CG, n = 9). Before and after the intervention, all athletes will assess for pre- and post-test in 20-m sprint test (speed), slalom sprint and dribble test (agility), and the countermovement jump (power). There are many research studies that have insight in the strength and conditioning field, but most of the studies have focused on male athletes, other types of sports and different types of exercise training. This study will provide the improvement of the athlete’s on-field performances while reducing the chance of injury, help coaches and trainers to improve their athletes’ growth and performances that lead to team’s success, and give additional understanding and knowledge to other coaches and researchers.