Comparison of Dynmic Push-up Training and Plyometric Push-up Training on the Performance of Body

Abstract

Objective: To compare the Comparison of dynmic push-up training and plyometric push-up training on the performance of Body.

Background: The push-up is a popular exercise among both young athletes and the general population. The advantages are its simplicity; no equipment or cost is involved, and it can be used for many different purposes. Shoulder, back and upper arm strengthening are among the main purposes of this exercise. In addition, it also trains neuromuscular coordination.

Study design: Comparison study

Methods: Thirty six healthy professional male Cricket players participated in this study. The subjects were randomly assigned to the dynamic push-up group (group A) and the plyometric push-up group (group B).

Results: sample t-test within Group A between Pre & post one arm hop test of right side  (p=0.033), left side (p=0.003) both showed significant difference, the medicine ball put test also showed significance difference when compared pre &post test. Similarly within Group B between Pre & post one arm hop test of right side  (p=0.004), left side (p=0.011) both showed significant difference, the medicine ball put test also showed significance difference when compared pre &post test.        Paired sample t test was used to compare the data between the groups of one arm hop test  in right side of pre test (p= 0.769 ), post test (p=0.295 )  and in left side of pre test (p=0.488), post test (p= 0.242 ) showed no significance differences. Similarly in medicine ball put test of pre test (p=0.174) and post test (p=0.168) also showed no significance.

Conclusion: It is concluded from this study that Dynamic Push-Up Training and Plyometric Push-Up Training, both are effective for improvement of upper body performance but neither regimens was superior over each other.

Key words: dynamic push up, plyometric, neuromuscular coordination, Medicine - Ball