Comparison Between Static Training and Various Dynamic Training Programs

Abstract

Fifty-seven male college students were trained statically three times weekly for 12 weeks. One hundred and seventy-seven students were trained the same length of time on dynamic training programs which varied in bouts and repetitions. Analysis of covariance showed that the ten groups varied significantly. The mean difference to be significant at the .05 level showed that the statically trained group was not significantly different in strength improvement from seven dynamically trained groups. The group that trained dynamically for three bouts and six repetitions per bout exceeded the static group in improvement and the group that trained dynamically for two bouts and two repetitions per bout was inferior to the static group.