Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.26582/k.55.1.3

Free weight training vs. elastic band training: What is a more effective strategy for increasing maximal velocity ability during handball throws?

Andrija Vojinovic ; Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Danica Janicijevic orcid.org/0000-0001-9925-7751 ; Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Milos Petrovic orcid.org/0000-0003-2991-0895 ; Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Amador García-Ramos orcid.org/0000-0003-0608-8755 ; Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Science, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Faculty of Education, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Conditioning, Concepción, Chile
Milica Simic ; Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Dejan Suzovic ; Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of two resistance training (RT) programmes (free weight [FW] and elastic band [EB]) on velocity variables (handball throwing velocity [HTV] and maximal theoretical velocity [V0]) using load-velocity (L-V) relationship modelling. Both programmes lasted 6 weeks and consisted of performing bench press and overarm dumbbell pull-over using free weights (FW group) or elastic bands (EB group). Nineteen male sports science students were randomly assigned to EB (n=10) or FW group (n=9). Both RT programmes increased HTV and V0, although the increment was greater in the FW (>2 m·s-1) compared to the EB group (<1 m·s-1). RT programmes had selective effects on the strength variables being FW more effective in increasing 1-repetition maximum, while EB in increasing maximal isometric force. Very large correlations were observed between two-point (L-V relationship modelled through two pairs of L and V data) and multiple-point methods (L-V relationship modelled through six pairs of L and V data) (V0: r=0.96; HTV: r=0.93). All coefficients of variation showed high validity both for V0 and HTV (≤6.2%). Altogether, FW training should be used for increasing the velocity of the throwing performance, while the two-point method for following training-induced changes.

Keywords

load-velocity relationship; resistance training; two-point method

Hrčak ID:

295053

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/295053

Publication date:

30.6.2023.

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