EFFECT OF KINEMATIC CHAIN TRAINING VERSUS PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON THROWING PERFORMANCE AND SHOULDER MUSCLE STRENGTH IN COLLEGIATE SHOTPUT ATHLETES

Abstract: Background: The kinematic chain training and plyometric training are given to the subjects to find out the improvement in Throwing performance and shoulder muscle strength. Objective: The aim of the study is to find out the effect of Kinematic chain training versus Plyometric training on improving throwing performance and shoulder muscle strength in collegiate shotput athletes. Methodology: Pre and post experimental study that includes 28 subjects. Subjects were divided into two groups. Group-A received Kinematic chain training and Group-B received Plyometric training. Training duration was 8 weeks. Shotput throw test and Medicine ball throw test were used as the outcome tool for assessing throwing performance and shoulder strength. Results: This study showed that both groups have significant improvement (p <0.05) but Group A statistically significant difference in pre and post-test scores. The unpaired ‘t’ comparison of post-test values of Group A and Group B of Shotput throw test shows ‘t’ value 3.4748 and Medicine ball throw test shows 4.3148 respectively. Conclusion: This study concluded that Kinematic chain training is effective in improving throwing performance and shoulder muscle strength in collegiate shotput athletes. Keywords: Shotput athletes, Kinematic chain training, Plyometric training, Throwing performance, Shoulder muscle strength. Title: EFFECT OF KINEMATIC CHAIN TRAINING VERSUS PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON THROWING PERFORMANCE AND SHOULDER MUSCLE STRENGTH IN COLLEGIATE SHOTPUT ATHLETES Author: Suryaprakash Nagaraj, Manoj Abraham Manoharlal, Karthikkumar Balasubramaniam International Journal of Healthcare Sciences ISSN 2348-5728 (Online) Vol. 13, Issue 2, October 2025 - March 2026 Page No: 1-8 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 16-October-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17366404 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/effect-of-kinematic-chain-training-versus-plyometric-training-on-throwing-performance-and-shoulder-muscle-strength-in-collegiate-shotput-athletes