Development Specific Training Program to Enhance Lower Limbs Explosive of Senior High School Wushu Athlete

Background and Aims: Wushu Nanquan is a martial arts discipline that requires a high level of lower limb explosive power for executing rapid kicks, jumps, and complex footwork. However, many senior high school Wushu athletes lack sufficient explosive strength in their lower limbs, impacting their competitive performance. This study aims to develop and evaluate a specific training program to enhance lower limb explosive power in senior high school Wushu athletes, focusing on sport-specific drills and strength conditioning to optimize athletic performance. Materials and Methods: This study involved a purposively selected sample of 40 male senior high school Wushu athletes in Guangdong, China. Participants were divided into two groups: the experimental group (n=20), which underwent a specific lower limb explosive training program (IOC=.93), and the control group (n=20), with a standard training program. The intervention lasted 8 weeks, and performance was assessed using vertical jump tests, standing long jumps, 50-meter sprints, and subjective evaluations of Wushu movements. Statistical analyses, including independent samples t-tests, paired samples t-tests, with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: The 8-week structured training program significantly enhanced lower limb explosive power in senior high school Wushu athletes. Athletes in the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements (p < 0.05) in vertical jump height, standing long jump distance, and sprint times compared to the control group. The training program was successfully developed and validated, showing that structured plyometric and resistance training improves neuromuscular coordination, kicking power, and overall strength adaptation, making it a valuable tool for Wushu training. (IOC=0.93; ICC=0.92) Conclusion: The specific lower limb explosive training program significantly enhanced athletic performance among senior high school Wushu athletes, offering an effective, structured approach to improving explosiveness, agility, and injury prevention. These findings highlight the importance of integrating targeted strength training into Wushu conditioning programs to optimize competitive performance.