Eccentric vs Sprint Training for Athletes
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an intensity-, volume-, and time under tension-matched eccentric hamstring exercise intervention with the Romanian deadlift (RDL) and the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) to a sprint-specific training program on hamstring muscle architecture, volume, sprint performance, strength, and power.
Participants will be assigned to complete one of the 3 hamstring interventions for 10 weeks.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthy adults, especially athletes or runners, who do not have any current injuries or health conditions that would prevent them from safely participating in exercise training.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Trial Overview
The study compares three types of hamstring training over 10 weeks: Romanian deadlift (RDL), Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE), and sprint-specific workouts. The goal is to see which method best improves muscle structure, strength, and running performance.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
The training intervention groups will undergo the same program with the only difference being the interventional hamstring exercise. The program will consist of a 2-week familiarization period followed by 8 weeks of progressive training. The sprint training program will be performed twice per week with the first day of training focused on shorter distances to focus on acceleration and the second training day focused on maximal velocity. The relative efforts and distances for each training day will mimic a similar prescription to that of the resistance training program.
The training intervention groups will undergo the same program with the only difference being the interventional hamstring exercise. The program will consist of a 2-week familiarization period followed by 8 weeks of progressive training. The RDL arm will perform RDL.
The training intervention groups will undergo the same program with the only difference being the interventional hamstring exercise. The program will consist of a 2-week familiarization period followed by 8 weeks of progressive training. The NHE arm will performed NHE
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lead Sponsor
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation
Collaborator
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