EFFECTS OF KETTLEBELL SWING AND HIP THRUST TRAINING ON STRENGTH AND POWER IN RECREATIONAL ATHLETES

Background:Lumbo-pelvic control and flexibility of body parts enhances peak performance and prevents musculoskeletal injury.Kettlebell training and Hip thrustexercise are emerging strength training methodsforimprovingcore and hip strengthtoincreasevertical jump and standing long jump capacity in athletes. The study aims to compare the effects of kettlebell swing and hip thrust exercise on strength and power performance in recreational athletes. Method:Thirty recreational athletes were randomly allocated to kettlebell swing (group A) and hip thrust group (group B).Strength and power performance were assessed before and aftersix weeks of training using vertical jump height (VJH) and standing long jump test(SLJ), respectively. Results:‘t’ is significant in both groups. The mean percentage increase in the vertical jump is more significant in group B,and the percentage increase inthe Standing long jump is similar in both groups. Conclusion:Both kettlebell swing and hip thrust training are effective in increasing strength and power performance. The hip thrust is more effective than the kettlebell swing in improving strength in recreational athletes.