Unstable trunk core strength training improves shooting performance and holding stability in elite 10 m air pistol athletes: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Rangxi Jin, Zhen Niu, Chao Chen, Mitchell James Finlay, Francisco Cuenca-Fernández, Yijie Ma, Yuming Zhong, Xianfu Song

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Rangxi JinSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China.

Zhen NiuSchool of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China.

Chao ChenCollege of Physical Education, Dalian University, Dalian, China.

Mitchell James FinlaySport Department, University Academy 92, Manchester, UK.

Francisco Cuenca-FernándezDepartment of Sports and Computer Sciences, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain.

Yijie MaSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China.

Yuming ZhongSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China.

Xianfu SongSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China. sxf01127116@163.com.

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Abstract

While trunk strength training is well established in marksmanship sports, it is not known whether unstable or stable training regimes are more effective in air pistol athletes. The aim of this study was to investigate whether unstable trunk core strength training (UTCST) elicited greater improvements than stable training (STCST) in postural and gun-holding stability in national-level air pistol shooters. Twenty national-level shooters were randomly assigned to UTCST (n = 10; Swiss balls, BOSU balls, balance discs) or STCST (n = 10; stable surface) for 8 weeks. Outcome measures were center-of-pressure (COP) parameters (plantar pressure analysis) and shooting performance parameters (SCATT laser system) recorded 1-second prior to trigger. UTCST showed greater improvements than STCST in COP sway area (-11.03% vs. -2.02%, p < 0.05, η2p=0.22), COP path/area ratio (+ 9.55% vs. + 3.61%, p<0.05, η

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AthletesAthletic PerformancePostural BalanceResistance TrainingTorsoAdultFirearmsHumansMalePilot ProjectsYoung AdultCenter of pressureNeuromuscular controlPostural swayPrecision sportProprioceptive trainingSwiss ball

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PMID42533021

DOI10.1038/s41598-026-64539-z

PMCPMC13424623

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