Pengembangan Latihan Umum untuk Meningkatkan Strength dan Conditioning Pada Atlet Muaythai di Camp Muaythai School Garut

Abstract

Muaythai is a martial art that demands a combination of technical ability, strength, and optimal physical condition (conditioning). From a sports coaching perspective, strength and endurance are the main foundations of athlete performance because they directly contribute to technical efficiency and endurance in competition (Bompa & Buzzichelli, 2019). However, based on initial observations at Camp Muaythai School Garut, the implemented training program is still dominated by technical training and sparring, while the development of structured general training to improve strength and conditioning has not been systematically designed and based on scientific principles. This study aims to develop a general training model based on the principle of progressive overload that is applicable for coaches and to test its effectiveness in improving the strength and conditioning of Muaythai athletes. The study used a One Group Pretest-Posttest experimental design with subjects of ± 20 active athletes aged 15–23 years. Strength measurement instruments included push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, back-ups, and squat jumps, while conditioning was measured using a beep test and a 20-meter shuttle run. The training program was designed for 4 weeks with a frequency of 3 times per week and a progressive intensity of 50–90%. Data analysis was planned using descriptive statistics, the Shapiro-Wilk normality test, and a paired t-test at a significance level of 0.05. The novelty of this research lies in the development of a general training model that is structured, measurable, and applicable specifically for the context of regional Muaythai coaching, with a short-term periodization approach based on physical test evaluation. This model is expected to be a practical, evidence-based guide for coaches in systematically improving the physical condition of athletes.