The effect of strength training and combination technique on preserving the strength of plantar flexor muscles after a period of detraining.

Background: Strength training (ST) and/or electrical stimulation (ES) are two methods that have been prescribed for muscles improvement. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of six weeks of strength training and combined technique on maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) in plantar flexor muscles after 4 weeks of detraining.

Methods: Twenty-four healthy and nonathletic female students (age: 20-30 yrs) were randomly assigned to ST, combined training (CT), and control groups.