Increases in Arm Muscle Power, Strength, and Endurance Following Six Weeks of Strength Training: An Experimental Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the effects of pull-ups, push-ups, and burpees on arm muscle power, strength, and endurance. A total of 40 male untrained students (aged 16-18 years) were randomly divided into four groups: G1 (burpee), G2 (push-up), G3 (pull-up), and G4 (control group). All subjects performed respected exercise for six weeks. The main outcome variables were arm muscle strength, strength, and endurance that were measured at pretest (week 0) and posttest (week 6). All statistical analysis were performed using SPSS 30 for Mac. The burpee group (G1) demonstrated significant improvements in muscular power (p=0.000) and strength (p=0.002). The push-up group showed significant gains in muscular strength (p=0.000) and endurance (p=0.002). The pull-up group demonstrated significant improvements in power, strength, and endurance (p<0.005). Meanwhile, G4 did not show any significant changes in all measured variables. These results underscore the importance of selecting exercises based on specific training objectives and show that bodyweight training, if designed appropriately, can result in meaningful improvements in various aspects of upper arm muscle fitness.
Source: Sylwan
DOI: 10.59879/45hq5
Authors: Oce Wiriawan, Wijono Wijono, Kunjung Ashadi, Ika Jayadi, Sapto Wibowo, Anindya Mar'atus Sholikhah, Shidqi Hamdi Pratama Putera
Institution: Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410855426