Authors : Aashish Rawat; Dr. Pooja Anand; Dr. Neha Reyalch

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May1010

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Abstract : Purpose: This pilot study evaluated the feasibility and short-term effects of a two-week Kabaddi Complex (K-COM) training protocol on performance and neuromuscular adaptations in beginner kabaddi raiders, with the aim of informing a larger randomised controlled trial.  Methods: Eight male raiders (18–25 years) completed six sessions of paired strength and plyometric exercises (K-COM) over two weeks. Feasibility metrics included recruitment, adherence, safety, and EMG testing. Performance tests—countermovement jump (CMJ), drop jump (DJ), reactive strength index (RSI), standing broad jump (SBJ), 5 m sprint, and 505 agility—were administered pre- and post-training. Surface EMG of vastus lateralis (VL), biceps femoris (BF), and medial gastrocnemius (MGC) was recorded during CMJ, DJ, and single-leg forward jump landing (SLFJL), normalised to %MVIC, and analysed by movement phase.

Keywords : Kabaddi, Complex Training, EMG, Injury Prevention, Pilot Study.

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