Kettlebell Training Measured Across Power and Performance

NCT02731625 | Terminated

• 1 other identifier: 16-011
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the performance benefits of supplementing Army standard Physical Readiness Training (PRT) with a defined kettlebell (KB) deadlift and swing training program as compared to standalone PRT. Power and performance will be measured on horizontal (broad) and vertical jumps, 40 yard sprint, 60 yard shuttle, and the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). It is hypothesized that the unique force distributions of kettlebell training will promote improved power, particularly across the horizontal plane, when compared to standalone Army PRT. Findings will potentially provide insight as to how Army units can effectively utilize kettlebells to further diversify their training programs.

Conditions

Athletic Performance; Weight Lifting

Keywords

Kettlebell training; High-intensity interval training

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Horizontal (Broad) Jump at 8 weeks

  This test will be used to assess leg strength and power. Subjects will be advised to assume a standing position with toes directly behind a taped start line. On their own command, subjects will jump as far as they can along a tape measure secured to the floor. Subjects will be encouraged to bend at the knees and hips and swing their arms to assist the jump. Subjects must jump from both feet and land with both feet without falling backward. The distance jumped will be recorded to the nearest centimeter, from the start line to the point of closest heel contact. Subjects will be given three attempts at this test

  Baseline and 8 week re-assess

• Change in 40 Yard Sprint at 8 weeks

  This test will be used to assess anaerobic power and speed. Subjects will be advised to assume a three-point position behind a start line. On their own command, subjects will run as fast as they can through the finish line. Time will stop when they cross the timing gate. Subjects will be given a single attempt at this test.

  Baseline and 8 week re-assess

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Vertical Jump at 8 weeks

  Baseline and 8 week re-assess

• Change in 60 Yard Shuttle at 8 weeks

  Baseline and 8 week re-assess

Other Outcomes (1)

• Change in Army Physical Fitness Test at 12 weeks

  Baseline and up to 12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Kettlebell Training

EXPERIMENTAL

Army Physical Readiness Training (PRT) with kettlebell training in place of strength training circuits

Other: Kettlebell training; Other: Army Physical Readiness Training

Army Physical Readiness Training

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Army Physical Readiness Training (PRT) per Army Field Manual 7-22

Other: Army Physical Readiness Training

Interventions

Kettlebell training OTHER

Kettlebell training will be performed in 30 second work:rest intervals. Total training time will progress from 10 minutes at the beginning of the study to 20 minutes at the end.

Kettlebell Training

Army Physical Readiness Training OTHER

Army Physical Readiness Training per Army Field Manual 7-22

Army Physical Readiness Training; Kettlebell Training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 17 Years - 27 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Male and Female Cadets
• Age 18-27
• Emancipated minor at age 17
• Remedial physical training participant

You may not qualify if:

• Self-reported pregnancy
• Participants who are not fluent in English
• History of a musculoskeletal injury in the last month
• Any history of a spondylolisthesis
• History of an orthopedic surgery in the last six months
• Condition that results in surgery during the study,
• Missing \>1 exercise session per week

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Keller Army Community Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center, Physical Therapy Clinic

West Point, New York, 10996, United States

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: FED
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Physical Therapist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 19, 2016
• First Posted: April 7, 2016
• Study Start: April 1, 2016
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2016
• Study Completion: October 1, 2016
• Last Updated: March 13, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)