Effects of flywheel resistance training on neuromechanical indicators and physical performance variables in soccer players: a systematic review
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v83.119607Keywords:
Flywheel resistance training , soccer, muscular strength, deceleration, neuromechanical performanceAbstract
Introduction: Inertial overload training is used in soccer player preparation because it generates concentric and eccentric demands during force production and control.
Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize evidence regarding its effects on biomechanical indicators and physical performance variables, as well as to evaluate the availability of direct measurements for the countermovement jump, isometric mid-thigh pulls, and dynamic strength index.
Methodology: We searched PubMed, Scopus, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar from November 2024 to an update in June 2026. We identified 165 records; after removing 15 duplicates, we screened 150 by title and abstract. Ten documents proceeded to full-text review, and six primary studies were included in the narrative synthesis.
Discussion: Evidence on the countermovement jump was limited and inconsistent; no study directly assessed the isometric mid-thigh pull or the dynamic strength index. The diversity of populations, protocols, devices, and measures precluded a quantitative synthesis.
Conclusions: Inertial overload training can complement the development of specific physical capabilities in soccer players, provided load, exercise selection, technique, and familiarization align with the athlete's needs. The absence of direct measurements for isometric mid-thigh pulls and the dynamic strength index reflects a lack of evidence, not proof that these variables are ineffective.
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