This research examines the impact of modified resistance training on certain physical variables and the performance level of the front handspring skill on the vault table in gymnastics. Gymnastics requires a high level of physical strength, balance, and coordination, necessitating the development of effective training programs to enhance performance. The researcher employed an experimental method on a sample of 20 students from the Faculty of Physical Education at Benha University, divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group.
A modified resistance training program was implemented for 8 weeks, with 3 training sessions per week. These training sessions included the use of weights, chains, and elastic bands aimed at improving muscle power, flexibility, and strength. Physical variables and the performance level of the front handspring were measured before and after the program.
The results showed statistically significant differences in favor of the experimental group across all physical variables (such as leg and arm muscle power, back and leg muscle strength, and flexibility of the spine, knees, and feet), along with a significant improvement in the performance level of the front handspring on the vault table, with a performance improvement rate of 45.77%.
The researcher attributes the notable improvement in the experimental group’s performance to the effectiveness of the modified resistance training program, which contributed to enhanced muscle strength, improved flexibility, and better motor coordination, leading to improved skill performance. The gradual increase in weights and the variety of exercises also played a significant role in achieving these results.
These findings are consistent with previous studies that emphasized the importance of modified resistance training in improving physical and skill performance in various sports. Based on these results, the researcher recommends applying modified resistance training to gymnastics trainees to improve physical variables and skill performance, and conducting similar studies on other gymnastics apparatus.
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