TY  -  JOUR
AU  -  Stanković, Mima N.
AU  -  Čaprić, Ilma M.
AU  -  Katanić, Borko D.
AU  -  Radaković, Radivoje Ž.
AU  -  Murić, Benin B.
AU  -  Kahrović, Izet H.
AU  -  Jelaska, Igor D.
T1  -  Effects of different strength training on sprint, jump and strength performance in female soccer players. A systematic review
PY  -  2025
Y1  -  2025-01-01
DO  -  10.1728/4552.45504
JO  -  Medicina dello Sport
JA  -  Med Sport
VL  -  78
IS  -  1
SP  -  5
EP  -  17
PB  -  Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
SN  -  1827-1863
Y2  -  2026/06/18
UR  -  http://dx.doi.org/10.1728/4552.45504
N2  -  Summary. Background. Although earlier research has shown that different strength training methods have varying impacts, there are not many studies that examine the impact of this important ability in women’s soccer, and the results need to be systematized. In this regard, the aim of this study was to compile a review of the literature on the effects of different strength training on sprint, jump and strength performance in female soccer players. Methods. A systematic review of the multiple databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, ProQuest, EBSCOhost and Science Direct) for studies was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. Studies were eligible for inclusion if they were: (1) published between 2000 and 2024; (2) full-text study published in English; (3) the experimental study included healthy and injury-free female soccer players as participant sample; (4) studies which have not included the supplementation usage; (5) dealing with strength training. The authors independently conducted the evaluation with PEdro scale to assess the quality and risk of bias (k = 0.95). Outcomes assessed in this study were enhancements in sprint times, jump performance (vertical and horizontal), and strength parameters like maximal squat strength and peak power. Results. Electronic databases search, yielded 175 relevant studies, 34 studies were assessed for eligibility and, after screening, a total of 16 studies have satisfied the pre-defined criteria. Based on the systematic review, it was found that strength training influences the improvement of linear sprint performance (9 studies), vertical jump (15 studies) and strength performance (5 studies). Generally, the greatest contributions are in strength, followed by jump performance, and finally sprinting. Conclusion. It should be emphasized that although various strength training methods (resistance, isometric, traditional training) appear effective, plyometric training achieves greater improvements than these methods in jump and sprint performance. This systematic research can be beneficial for conditioning coaches as it provides specific information on the impact of certain strength training methods in conditioning female soccer players.
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