Abstract Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to analyze the influence of circuit training and resistance training on selected flexibility parameters among college-level male Mallakhamb players. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of these two training methods in improving flexibility performance. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of college-level male Mallakhamb players aged between 18 and 25 years, selected from Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Group of Institutions, Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu. The participants were randomly assigned into three groups: Circuit Training Group (CTG), Resistance Training Group (RTG) and Control Group (CG). The experimental groups underwent their respective training programs for a predetermined training period, while the control group continued with their regular routine activities without any specialized training intervention. Flexibility was chosen as the dependent variable and was assessed using a standardized flexibility test. Pre-test and post-test scores were statistically analyzed using appropriate inferential statistical techniques to determine significant differences among the groups. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: The findings of the study revealed significant improvements in flexibility among both the circuit training and resistance training groups when compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The control group did not show any significant improvement in flexibility. Further comparison between the experimental groups indicated that circuit training produced greater improvement in flexibility than resistance training. Conclusions: The results of the study conclude that both circuit training and resistance training are effective in enhancing flexibility among college-level male Mallakhamb players. However, circuit training was found to be more effective in improving flexibility performance. Incorporating structured circuit training programs may therefore be beneficial for improving flexibility in Mallakhamb training regimens. Keywords: Circuit training, resistance training, flexibility, physical fitness, Mallakhamb players Top of Form Citation P. Natarajan, S. Rameshkumar “Influence of Circuit Training and Resistance Training on Selected Flexibility Parameters among College-Level Male Mallakhamb Players” International Journal of Current Science Research (IJCSR) e-ISSN: 2454-5422: 12(4): 2026: 81 – 88.
S. Rameshkumar P. Natarajan (Wed,) studied this question.