The Effect of Incline Training on Strengthening Thigh Muscles for Passing Speed Repetition Tests for Second Division Football Assistant Referees in Basra

Abstract

The research aimed to develop exercises using incline surfaces and to create speed-development exercises. It also aimed to identify the effect of incline training on developing thigh muscles.

The researchers used the experimental method as it is suitable for the nature of the research problem and chose a single-group (experimental) design with pre- and post-tests.

The research population was defined as second division referees aged (20-22) years who were officially accredited by the Iraqi Football Association as federation referees for the (23-24) season. The total number of referees was (20), and (10) referees were randomly selected to represent the research sample in Basra Governorate. The researchers concluded:

1. 1. Incline training helped strengthen the thigh muscles.
2. Developing thigh muscle strength helps with the speed repetition test for referees.