Influence of Progressive Upper Limb Strength Training on Table Tennis Athletes

Abstract

Introduction Progressive strength training can help athletes improve their strength levels quickly and safely. By controlling the frequency and amplitude of vibrations, muscles can produce unconscious and voluntary contractions that help prevent diseases such as osteoporosis. Objective To explore the change in sports performance caused by progressive upper limb muscle strength training in table tennis players. Methods 12 table tennis players with a minimum experience of 5 years were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The control performed traditional strength training methods while the experimental group used the progressive directed strength training method developed by the research team for nine weeks. Tests were performed on ISOMED 2000 equipment at the conditions of 60°/s and 450°/s. Results Circumference, muscle strength, and relative upper limb strength increased. In addition, a difference in the rate of the maximum elbow flexion moment of the athletes in the experimental group in the 60°/s test conditions was observed. At 450°/s, the maximum flexion and extension elbow moment showed a significant difference (P<0.05). Conclusion The progressive strength training method significantly affects the athletes’ maximum elbow flexion moment and maximum elbow extension moment than traditional strength training methods. Muscle strength progress was noted mainly in the elbow and wrist joints, with less intensity in the shoulders. Evidence Level II; Therapeutic Studies – Investigating the results.

Influences of Strength Training on Athletes’ Skills in Table Tennis

“…With the development of China's sports, table tennis, which is deeply loved by students, is also rapidly popularized and growing. 1 Most colleges and universities in China have set up table tennis courses, which exist as public elective courses of physical education. In a table tennis match, the players of both sides need to play games and check each other.…”