Muhamad Fauzi Antoni, Dewangga Yudhistira, Novadri Ayubi, Laily Mita Andriana, Adi Pranoto, Ari Wibowo Kurniawan, Dany Pramuno Putra
This study is conducted to examine the preliminary effects of the Pyramid Method training on increasing the maximal strength of female judo athletes, as Judo demands an optimal combination of strength, speed, and endurance. The maximal strength is an important foundation in power ability and the execution of the technique, as in throwing (nage waza), especially in pulling, pushing, and in holding back enemies technique (osaekomi waza). In this quasi-experimental study, the purposive sampling technique is used. We involve 14 female Judo athletes from Persatuan Judo Seluruh Indonesia Kota Surabaya who have experience in training for around three years in a minimum. The experimental study receives Pyramid Training Program for a total of eight weeks, with the focus on the bench press test, power clean, squat, and deadlift. This program is designed for general preparation, according to the strength periodization steps. The experimental result of the Paired T-test and Mixed ANOVA Repeated Measures shows a significant increase and a large within-sample interaction effect between time and experimental group in every strength variable (p < .005). Significant time × group interaction effects with large within-sample effect sizes were observed across all strength variables in the experimental group, while no significant improvements were found in the control group (p < .005). The conclusion from this study is that the Pyramid Training was associated with significant within-sample improvements in the maximal strength of female Judo athletes in the preparation phase by giving optimal stimulus in the neuromuscular systems and is highly relevant for adolescent female athletes who are sensitive to weight variation, which may support physical qualities underlying throwing and grappling techniques. It is suggested that the next study involve bigger samples and a longer duration to evaluate the long-term effect of specific Judo techniques performance. © Asociación Española de Análisis del Rendimiento Deportivo.
Department of Sports Coaching Education, Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, Surabaya State University, Surabaya, Indonesia; Department of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation, Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, Surabaya State University, Surabaya, Indonesia; Department of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation, Faculty of Sports Science, Malang State University, Malang, Indonesia; Department of Health, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
