ABSTRACT

Background: Powerlifting is a sport in which contestants compete against similar contestants based on the total combined weight lifted by each contestant. Exercises are developed using both 1RM and submaximal strength tests at various percentages (70%, 80%, and 90% of 1RM). High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is now widely recognized for its effectiveness and efficiency across diverse populations. High- intensity interval training activities characterized by high intensity and short duration, such as sprints, jumps, turns, pushes, blocks, and throws Power is described as the skeletal muscle's ability to rapidly produce force, where power is the result of multiplying force by velocity. Aim: To see the effect high intensity interval training on peak power among amateur power lifters. Methods: An experimental study was done in Parul University .20 subjects was given High Intensity Interval Training. Subjects received their respective training program for 4 weeks on alternate days. The primary outcome measures were Vertical squat jump test. Measurement was taken at baseline and after 4 weeks post training. Results: The statistical software used was IMB SPSS Statistics Version 27 for the analysis of the data. The Pre- and Post-test MEAN±SD values for Vertical Squat Jump were 7.61±0.77 and 8.46±0.66, and post after the intervention, however results revealed a greater improvement in VERTICAL SQUAT JUMP and p value was shown to be 0.001 with p<0.05 significance level. Conclusion: This study concluded that High Intensity Interval training are significantly effective in Peak Power among amateur Power Lifters. Keywords: Powerlifters, high intensity interval training, strength, peak power, vertical squat jump
Publication date: 01/02/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.2.8704