The Effect of Using Ballistic Training on Improving Muscle Capacity and Digital Performance in Butterfly Swimming

Abstract

One of the innovative scientific training methods that works to improve physical efficiency and raise the digital performance of swimmers is the use of a training method called speed and strength training. Its impact has been demonstrated in achieving physical, skill, and digital improvement in some sports, such as track and field and swimming. The idea is to rely on speed and strength training, with positive physical and physiological effects. Through the researcher's experience and work in the field of training and teaching, he noted a deficiency in developing standardized programs that rely on strengthening the core muscles and forces associated with speed (ballistic training), which leads to a failure to achieve athletic form. The research aims to investigate the effect of using ballistic training on improving muscle capacity and digital performance in butterfly swimming. The research sample included (6) swimmers, who were intentionally selected from the Al-Mukhtar Water Sports Club in Tripoli. The researcher concluded: The experimental group improved in physical variables (muscular endurance), namely (arm muscle strength, leg muscle strength, back muscle strength, and abdominal muscle strength) between the pre- and post-measurements, in favor of the post-measurement. In addition, there was an improvement in the numerical level.