Study on Effects of Upper Extremity Flywheel vs Dumbbell Exercises on Skills, Muscle Oxygen, and Fatigue in Male Adolescent Basketball Players

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of flywheel exercises focused on the upper extremities on athletic skills, muscle oxygen levels, physical fatigue, and muscle strength in healthy male adolescent basketball players aged 10 to 18 years. The study compares these exercises to traditional strength training to understand their impact during adolescence, a key time for athletic and muscle development. This randomized controlled trial aims to provide new insights into these training methods for young athletes. Participants will be divided into two groups one will perform eccentric resistance exercises using a flywheel device, and the other will follow a traditional dumbbell strength training program. Both groups train three times per week for eight weeks alongside their regular basketball practice. The flywheel group will experience progressive load increases during their sessions, while the traditional group will train with individualized loads based on their maximum strength. Before and after the eight-week program, all participants will undergo tests measuring basketball skills, muscle oxygenation using near-infrared spectroscopy, and physical fatigue using the Modified Borg Scale. Upper extremity muscle strength and explosive strength will also be assessed. These assessments will help researchers track changes due to the different training methods and evaluate their effects on athletic performance and fatigue.

Effects of Upper Extremity Flywheel Exercises on Skills, Muscle Oxygenation, and Fatigue in Adolescent Basketball