New Research Confirms Flywheel Training Benefits for Athletes

Flywheel training continues to prove its effectiveness, and a new study from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens reinforces its role in enhancing explosive lower-limb performance through Post Activation Potentiation (PAP). In this blog, CEO Fredrik Correa breaks down the key findings and what they mean for athletes, coaches, and rehab professionals looking to optimize training with kBox and kPulley.

A new study just published in Sensors Journal expands our understanding of the impact of flywheel deadlifts on explosive lower-limb performance and further validates the benefits of flywheel training.

Conducted by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, led by Athanasios Tsoukos, this research builds on previous findings and provides new insights that can help athletes and coaches maximize their training outcomes.

What the Study Investigated

This study set out to explore if deadlifts on a kBox improved following vertical jump performance and the effect of two different inertia settings, low or high.

Researchers worked with sixteen trained individuals (twelve men, and four women) over a series of controlled experimental trials to measure countermovement jump (CMJ) performance, reactive strength index (RSI), and rating of perceived exertion (RPE).

The study used kBox as the primary training tool, allowing precise control and measurement of resistance and execution.

Key Findings & Takeaways

What the Study Investigated

This study set out to explore if deadlifts on a kBox improved following vertical jump performance and the effect of two different inertia settings, low or high.

Researchers worked with sixteen trained individuals (twelve men, and four women) over a series of controlled experimental trials to measure countermovement jump (CMJ) performance, reactive strength index (RSI), and rating of perceived exertion (RPE).

The study used kBox as the primary training tool, allowing precise control and measurement of resistance and execution.

The results showed that flywheel deadlifts significantly improved RSI and CMJ performance, regardless of the inertia level used.

These findings reinforce previous research showing flywheel being very potent as a PAP tool but also that it can be done using different inertial loads.

Some of the most important takeaways include:

• Flywheel deadlifts can enhance the explosive performance of the lower limbs, benefiting athletes in sports requiring high power output. – Explains what it means for trainers, athletes, or rehab professionals.

• This study showed that flywheel exercise using LOW and HIGH inertial loads can elicit a similar PAP effect when force impulse is matched. This highlights the importance of the total volume rather than the specific inertia used, meaning coaches and athletes can adjust resistance based on preference without losing effectiveness. – Finding a potent PAP protocol requires adjustment on an individual level and might also need to be adapted over time. Knowing that both high and low inertial settings can work gives coaches more tools to find a suitable stimulus for the individual athlete.

• This study strengthens the foundation for using flywheel training—specifically our kBox and kPulley—as an effective method for Post Activation Potentiation (PAP), a key tool in improving athletic performance. – Using the same tool for training off and in-season, using it for testing and PAP is of course ideal, instead of having to switch around. Our flywheel training products are more portable than traditional tools and can reinsure you to get the stimuli your athletes need whatever the situation is, travelling or at home, before a game as PAP, or after as micro-dosing when levelling volume within your squad.

Why This Matters for You

Whether you’re an elite athlete or a coach these findings offer new ways to optimize training with kBox and kPulley.

By leveraging post-activation potentiation (PAP) and eccentric overload, you can improve explosive power and neuromuscular efficiency more effectively than with traditional methods, both chronically in training but also acute before an important performance.

Our Commitment to Evidence-Based Training

At Exxentric, we’re dedicated to advancing strength training through science. That’s why we collaborate with leading researchers to ensure our equipment isn’t just innovative—it’s backed by solid evidence.

This study is just one example of how our products are helping to push the boundaries of performance and rehabilitation.

Want to Learn More?

Read the full study: https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/4/1125

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By continuing to invest in research and innovation, we’re helping athletes and professionals achieve better results. Stay tuned for more insights and updates as we bring science and strength training together.

Happy DOMS!

Fredrik Correa

M.D., CEO of Exxentric

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