The Effects of Resistance Training with Different Focus Attention on Muscular Strength: Application to Teaching Methods in Physical Conditioning Class
Ali Md Nadzalan1, Jeffrey Low Fook Lee2, Mohamad Shahrul Azzfar3, Nur Shazana Muhammad Shukri4, Ebby Waqqash Mohamad Chan5, Nur Ikhwan Mohamad6
1Ali Md Nadzalan, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
2Jeffrey Low Fook Lee, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
3Mohamad Shahrul Azzfar, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
4Nur Shazana Muhammad Shukri, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
5Ebby Waqqash Mohamad Chan, Sports Centre, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6Nur Ikhwan Mohamad, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia
Manuscript received on 02 June 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 10 June 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 June 2019 | PP: 16-19 | Volume-8 Issue-8, June 2019 | Retrieval Number: E573003851919©BEIESP
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Abstract: This study aimed to determine the effects of resistance training with different focus attention on muscular strength adaptation. Thirty (n = 30, mean age = 21.60 ± 1.00 years old) healthy men were recruited and were divided into three groups; i) internal focus, ii) external focus and iii) control condition group. All participants underwent six weeks of resistance training with different focus attention instructions were given during the training based on their groups. 1RM strength test for squat and deadlift were conducted prior and after the six weeks. Results showed that all groups managed to improve in the post test. It was found that external focus group obtained greater percentage of improvement compared to the other two groups. As the conclusion, external focus attention instructions were suggested to be adopted during resistance training as it was shown to be the most effective in improving muscular strength.
Keyword: External focus, Internal focus, Muscular strength adaptation, Resistance training
Scope of the Article: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning