ArticleTranslational sports medicine2026
Enhancing Neuromuscular Conditioning in Football Players Through Single-Leg and Double-Leg Cycling: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- Effects of unilateral versus bilateral training on linear sprint and change-of-direction performance in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Pooled it
- Enhancing Neuromuscular Conditioning in Football Players Through Single-Leg and Double-Leg Cycling: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Translational sports medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Football requires high levels of neuromuscular conditioning to meet the demands of explosive actions such as sprinting, cutting, and kicking, while minimizing the risk of lower limb injuries-especially hamstring strains linked to muscle imbalances. Single-leg cycling (SLC), a form of unilateral training, may offer superior neuromuscular adaptations compared to traditional double-leg cycling (DLC). This study aimed to compare the effects of SLC and DLC on lower limb strength, anaerobic power, fatigue resistance, agility, and sprint performance in competitive football players. Methods: A four-week, assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted on 42 male football players (aged 18-26), allocated equally to SLC ( Results: Both groups showed significant improvements in anaerobic performance metrics (peak and minimum power, Conclusion: SLC training offers superior benefits over DLC in improving lower limb strength balance, fatigue resistance, agility, and sprinting in football players. It may serve as a targeted conditioning strategy to enhance performance and reduce injury risk in sport-specific contexts.
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