MUSCULAR STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT IN FEMALE POWERLIFTERS FROM 25 TO 30 YEARS OF AGE THROUGH MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

Abstract

Aim. The paper was aimed at developing and justifying a program for muscular strength development through myofascial release in female powerlifters from 25 to 30 years of age. Materials and methods. The study involved 40 female athletes of normosthenic type, from 25 to 30 years of age, without health conditions. The pedagogical and training processes were controlled through the use of three exercises, barbell squats, push-ups, and vertical knee raise. In the experimental group, self-massage with myofascial release was used. Results. There were no significant differences between groups in terms of physical deve­lopment at the beginning of the study (р ˃ 0.05). After a 9-month training program with myofascial release, the experimental group demonstrated significantly better results in all exercises (barbell squats, push-ups, and vertical knee raise) (р ˂ 0.05). Conclusion. Based on theoretical analysis and survey data, the program for muscular strength development in female powerlifters from 25 to 30 years of age was improved through the use of myofascial release. The results obtained in this study confirmed the effectiveness of this program. In the experimental group, female athletes had better results in all exercises, which indicated the need for further studies of myofascial release techniques.