Comparative effects of motorized versus traditional sled training on speed, agility, and power in collegiate football athletes over eight weeks

• DOI: 10.55860/iedo8899
• Publication Date: 2025-03-25T12:26:06Z
• Authors: Trent Yamamoto; Phillip Goldman; John Taylor; Trinabh K. Sahni; August E. Blatney; Ross J. Lechner; Jacob Bright; Dominic M. Benna; Dylan Cho; Aidan Torres; Thalia H. Nguyen; Eric V. Neufeld; Mitchell S. Mologne; Brett A. Dolezal

Training utilizing a resistance sled has been shown to confer considerable improvements in athletic performance across speed, strength, and power metrics. However, most available training protocols only investigate pushing and/or pulling isolation, with none incorporating lateral movement (i.e., multiplanar movements). The objective of the present study is determine efficacy novel motorized improve measures while using comprehensive program exercises. Forty-eight healthy collegiate male football players were recruited for this 8-week, randomized control trial three weekly sessions. Participants into one two groups either apparatus (MRS) or traditional (CONT). Improvements countermovement jump height, peak power, 20-meter sprint, 5-10-5 Pro Agility Test significantly greater MRS compared CON (p < .003, d = 1.1; p .002, 1.0; .001, 1.9; .001; .005; 0.9, respectively). These findings are first demonstrate protocol encompassing variety movements related American