Research article - (2026)25, 138 - 148
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52082/jssm.2026.138
Unveiling Optimal Order of Power-Based Resistance and Short Sprint Interval Training in Maximizing Lower-Extremity Physical Fitness Attributes of Judo Athletes
Yongbing Chen1, Chunlei Li2,, Minghao Peng2, Jixin Shan3
1Department of Public Basic Course Teaching, Dianxi University of Applied Sciences, Dali, Yunnan, China
2School of Wushu, Chengdu Institute of Physical Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
3Affiliated Sport Hospital, Chengdu Institute of Physical Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Chunlei Li
✉ School of Wushu, Chengdu Institute of Physical Education, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
Email: 13541253721@163.com
Received: 15-10-2024 -- Accepted: 01-12-2025
Published (online): 01-03-2026
Narrated in English

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a 6-week combined power-based resistance training (RT) and short sprint interval training (SSIT), performed in different sequences (SSIT+RT or RT+SSIT), on the lower-body physical fitness of male Judo athletes. Twenty-four young male athletes volunteered for this study and were randomly assigned to one of three groups: SSIT+RT, RT+SSIT, or an active control (CON) group, with eight athletes in each group. The training groups participated in a 6-week intervention, training three times per week during the preparatory phase of annual training cycle. Following the intervention, both the SSIT+RT and RT+SSIT groups showed significant improvements (p = 0.001) in several performance measures including vertical jump (effect size [ES] = 1.58 and 0.85), 20-m linear sprint (ES = -1.22 and -0.53), Agility T-test (ES = -1.12 and -0.46), maximal strength (ES = 0.15 and 0.21), Specific Judo Fitness Test (SJFT; ES = -0.91 and -0.90), peak power (ES = 1.74 and 1.18), mean power (ES = 0.98 and 1.11), and cardiorespiratory fitness (ES = 1.17 and 1.03). In contrast, the CON group did not exhibit any significant changes post-training. Moreover, the SSIT+RT group demonstrated significantly greater improvements compared to the RT+SSIT group in vertical jump (ES = 0.62, p = 0.024), 20-m linear sprint (ES = -0.46, p = 0.031), Agility T-test (ES = -0.34, p = 0.016), and peak power output (ES = 0.79, p = 0.009). Conversely, the RT+SSIT group showed more pronounced strength gains than the SSIT+RT group (ES = 0.14, p = 0.007). In conclusion, it is recommended that incorporating SSIT at the beginning of a training session is more effective for improving jumping ability, sprinting speed, change of direction, and peak power output. Conversely, if the primary goal is to enhance muscular strength, it is advisable to prioritize RT at the start of the session.

Key words: Strength training, anaerobic power, combat sport, aerobic capacity

Key Points
  • The SSIT+RT and RT+SIT methodologies are both effective in promoting adaptations in the lower-extremity physical fitness attributes of Judo athletes.
  • Utilizing SSIT at the beginning of the training session is more effective than RT in facilitating increased adaptations in bio-motor abilities and Ppeak.
  • Initially utilizing RT is more effective than SSIT for optimizing adaptations in strength performance.
  • Additionally, in relation to adaptations in aerobic capacity, including SJFT and VO2max, no order effects were identified, and both groups exhibited similar and moderate benefits from the training regimen.








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