Effects of Strength Training on the Female Athlete’s Lower Extremity

Abstract

Introduction The innovation and development of complex movements in aerobic gymnastics present higher demands for the athletes’ overall qualifications. Objective Analyze the effect of special lower limb strength training on the performance of female gymnasts. Methods Four female gymnasts from sports colleges were selected as research targets. The method is discussed using literature materials, expert interviews, experimental methods, and mathematical statistics. Results There was a significant difference in the athletes’ body composition index before and after training (P<0.05). The exceptional quality of female aerobic gymnastics athletes after the special lower limb strength training was significantly elevated compared with that before the training. Conclusion The strength training method used in this paper significantly improves the individual strength of the lower limbs of female gymnasts. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.