Effects of Different Frequency Vibration Training on Lower Extremity Explosive Power of Amateur Football Players

Hualei Wei; Xinyue Zhang; Yanjie Shi; Jiaqi Sun; Lu Lyu

doi:10.70088/xbq4c486

Authors

Hualei Wei College of Physical Education, Shandong University of Aeronautics, Binzhou, Shandong 256600, China Author
Xinyue Zhang Gantang Junior High School of Kaijiang County, Dazhou, Sichuan, 636257, China Author
Yanjie Shi College of Physical Education, Shandong University of Aeronautics, Binzhou, Shandong 256600, China Author
Jiaqi Sun College of Physical Education, Shandong University of Aeronautics, Binzhou, Shandong 256600, China Author
Lu Lyu College of Physical Education, Shandong University of Aeronautics, Binzhou, Shandong 256600, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/xbq4c486

Keywords:

Isokinetic, Vibration training, Amateur, Soccer player, Lower limb explosive power

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of different vibration frequencies on lower limb explosive power in amateur football players. Over an 8-week experimental period, 24 amateur football players were randomly assigned to a high-frequency group (45Hz) or a low-frequency group (10Hz), with 12 participants in each group, to undergo specialized strength training on a vibration platform. Peak torque of hip and knee flexor-extension muscles and the squat jump (CMJ) height were measured before and after training to evaluate the efficacy of vibration training. The results demonstrated that high-frequency vibration training significantly enhanced lower limb strength and explosive power in the athletes. Specifically, the high-frequency group showed a 15.8% increase in peak torque of hip extensors and a 12.5% increase in CMJ height, compared to only 7.2% and 4.3% in the low-frequency group, respectively. Correlation analysis also revealed a significant positive correlation between strength gains in hip flexor-extension muscles and explosive performance. These findings suggest that the 45Hz high-frequency vibration training protocol is superior to low-frequency training in enhancing lower limb explosive power in amateur football players, providing important guidance for developing more effective strength training programs.

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