The effect of strength training programs on improving floor exercise technique in adolescent amateur artistic gymnasts

Background and purpose Floor gymnastics is a sport that requires a combination of strength, flexibility, and motor coordination to perform movement techniques with precision and safety. For adolescents, muscle strength serves as a fundamental component in mastering basic floor gymnastics skills such as front roll, back roll, handstand, and kayang. This study aims to examine the effect of a strength training program on improving floor gymnastics technique skills in adolescent athletes. Material and methods A quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group was used. The study involved 30 adolescent male athletes aged 13–17, divided into an experimental group (n = 15) and a control group (n = 15). The experimental group participated in a six-week strength training program conducted three times per week. Data were collected using floor gymnastics technique tests and muscle strength tests (push-ups, sit-ups, wall-sits). Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and independent t-tests. Results The findings showed a significant improvement in floor gymnastics technique skills in the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). This improvement corresponded with increases in muscle strength. These results indicate that strength training positively influences motor control, body stability, and technical efficiency in adolescent athletes. Conclusions The integration of structured strength training into technical training programs can significantly enhance floor gymnastics performance among adolescent athletes.