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The aim of this study was to examine the effects of plyometric exercise on some motor characteristics in sedentary men.
Thirty-one sedentary men (18 years, 70,1±3,5 kg, 171±5,2 cm) performed plyometric training three days per week for 8 weeks. Each of the participants was randomly divided into pliometric group (PG) and control group (CG). The speed, static strength, flexibility, static balance, anaerobic power characteristics and body fat ratios of the participants before (Pretest) and after (Posttest) training protocol were determined.
This study showed that 8-week plyometric exercises enhanced motor abilities such as speed, strength, flexibility, balance and anaerobic power in sedentary. In the plyometric group, a significant difference was found in jump, speed and power pre-post test comparisons (p <, 05), no significant difference was found in the flexibility pre-post test comparison (p>, 05). In the comparison between the groups, a significant increase was found in the speed performance of the PG compared to the CG. As a result, plyometric exercises are thought to be effective in improving motor skills.