The study aimed to compare the effects of flywheel strength training (FST) and traditional strength training (TST) on the fitness performance of 36 trained junior basketball players over an eight-week period.
Results indicated that FST led to significantly greater improvements in key fitness metrics like countermovement jump height (CMJ), 5-meter sprint times (SPR5m), and change of direction ability compared to TST.
While both training methods showed benefits, FST produced superior outcomes regarding lower limb strength and speed, with TST occasionally outperforming flywheel training in some aspects, but not overall.