摘要：Background and Study Aim: Many training scientists have concentrated on alternative models and materials to find the most efficient way
to develop the strength for the last few decades. Thera-Band® is an alternative training tool used to enhance
some motoric characteristics (flexibility and strength) by the athletes. The aim of the study is the knowledge
about the effects of dynamic and static strength exercises when applied with Thera-Band® on the athlete’s
strength indicators.
Material and Methods: Twenty boxers, at an elite level, participated the research and were divided into two groups varied as dynamic
and static exercise, thus they were exposed to dynamic and static contraction force exercises with TheraBand®
for 8 weeks, 3 days a week. BMI, hand claw strength and back-leg strength tests were performed in
the pre-and post-training processes.
Results: A significant increase was encountered in all kinds of strength measurements for the dynamic strength group
at the end of the first training (p<0.05) after the applications for the eight weeks. Significant increases were
seen in the athletes performing static strength training in their left-hand claw, back-leg and leg strength values.
In comparing the general performances of the athletes, the results showed that there was not any, significant
differences between the two participant groups.
Conclusions: Especially in the sports branches, in which the strength is crucial, it was determined that the strength might
increase in dynamic and static applications by determining the training with right resistance levels with the
Thera-Band®, which has increasing popularity nowadays. From this point, it can be expressed that TheraBand®
exercises can be used not only for rehabilitation purposes but also to increase the strength of the athletes
performing performance sports.
