IMPACT OF CORE STRENGTH TRAINING ON YOUNG DARTS THROWERS

ABSTRACT Introduction Recent research on core strength training of young athletes is vague and inconclusive. The lack of complete understanding about the relevance of core training programs still keeps some coaches wary in their training practice. Objective Explore the impact of core strength training on young athletes’ physical fitness and sports ability. Methods Young athletes on the javelin throwing team underwent a bi-weekly core strengthening protocol for 16 weeks. Biomechanical changes were acquired by biomechanical kinematic analysis, and index data were worked out statistically. Results Core strength training developed the latissimus dorsi, external oblique muscles, erector spine, and hip extensor muscles of athletes and improved stability in spine motion (P<0.05). Conclusion Core strength training significantly affects developing specific skills in darts-throwing athletes. The training has been shown to increase athletes’ interest in the sport. Evidence level II; Therapeutic Studies – Investigating the results.