The effect of eight weeks of TRX training on the physical performance of adolescent boy basketball players

In this study, the effect of eight weeks of TRX training on the physical performance of adolescent male basketball players was investigated. The present study was a quasi-experimental study with pretest and posttest design. The statistical population of the study was the boys basketball players of Mashhad and the statistical sample was the boys basketball players of Shahid Beheshti club in Mashhad with the age range of 14-17 years who had regular basketball practice for at least one year. From the basketball players who volunteered to participate in the research project, 30 of them were selected and randomly divided into two groups of 15 people, experimental group (receiving TRX training for 8 weeks) and group. Controls (not receiving TRX exercise). The experimental group trained for 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week for 50-60 minutes under the supervision of an international TRX trainer. The results showed that TRX training had a significant effect on upper body strength, lower body strength, agility and balance of adolescent boys basketball players. The greatest effect of TRX exercise was on upper and lower torso strength. Based on the results of the present study, it is concluded that in order to improve physical function, TRX exercises can be effective.