Effect of Calisthenic Exercises on Strength Parameters

A total of 20 kickboxers between the ages of 20-26, healthy, and actively involved in this branch for at least 4 years participated in the study. The volunteers participating in the study were randomly divided into two groups as the study and control groups. The study group applied calisthenic strength exercises in addition to routine kickboxing technical training for 8 weeks and 3 days a week, while the control group continued only their weekly routine kickboxing training without applying any strength training. Static strength performance (grip-leg-back), dynamic strength performance (1RM bench press and 1RM barbel squat), 30-second push-ups and 30-second sit-ups tests were applied to the athletes participating in the study before and after the 8-week training.