Various Bodyweight Training Effect on the Explosive Leg Strength of Badminton Players

Year : 2026 | Volume : 03 | Issue : 02 | Page : 32 40
By

Mohit Rajawat,

Ganesh Shanker Pandey,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India

Abstract

This study looked at how a six-week training program affected the leg strength of university badminton players in India. The program was done with thirty badminton players from Central University of Punjab who were between 18 and 24 years old. These badminton players did a training program that had them exercise three times a week. The training program had two types of exercises: exercises where the players held a   position like wall sits and squat holds, and dynamic exercises where the players  moved, like jump squats and lunges. The players’ leg strength was tested before and after the training program using the Standing Broad Jump and Vertical Jump tests. The tests were done with a force plate, a  measuring tape and the Eze Jump mobile application. The results of the tests were analyzed with a test to make sure the data were normal. Then the results were compared using a statistical test. The results showed that the players’ leg strength improved after the training program. The players were able to jump a bit farther in the Standing Broad Jump test from an average of 1.94 meters to 1.99 meters. The players were also able to jump a bit higher in the Vertical Jump test from an average of 30.69 centimeters to 32.73 centimeters. These results show that this type of training program can help badminton players improve their leg strength and get better at movements like lunges and jump smashes. This training program is also good because it does not need any equipment, so it is accessible and cost-effective for athletes and coaches who do not have a lot of resources. The badminton players and coaches can use this training program to improve their strength and get better at badminton. The recommendations can provide easily accessible and effective training guidelines for athletes and coaches in India.

Keywords: Bodyweight training, explosive leg strength, badminton, standing broad jump, vertical jump, SBJ, isotonic, isometric, jump

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How to cite this article: Mohit Rajawat, Ganesh Shanker Pandey. Various Bodyweight Training Effect on the Explosive Leg Strength of Badminton Players. Recent Trends in Sports. 2026; 03(02):32-40.
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Volume 03
Issue 02
Received 28/07/2026
Accepted 31/07/2026
Published 03/08/2026
Publication Time 6 Days

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