Effects of Two Types of 8-Week Weight Training on Physical Fitness and Movement Ability in Adult Men

A Pilot Study on the Effects of 8-Week Open-Chain and Closed-Chain Resistance Training on Body Composition, Muscular Function, and Functional Movement in Healthy Adult Men

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0011958

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-11

Start date

2026-01-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-05-18

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Behavioral : The intervention consisted of an 8-week resistance training program performed three times per week. All participants completed the same general exercise structure, including a warm-up, ma

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The participants included in this study were healthy adult men between 20 and 29 years of age. Eligible participants were individuals who had not participated in any regular resistance training program within the previous six months and were physically capable of performing the exercise intervention during the study period. Participants with musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, or other medical conditions that could affect exercise performance were excluded. All participants voluntarily agreed to participate in the study after receiving a full explanation of the study purpose and procedures and provided written informed consent prior to participation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants were excluded if they had musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, or other medical conditions that could affect exercise performance or participation in resistance training. Individuals who had participated in regular resistance training programs within the previous six months were also excluded. Participants who were unable to safely perform the exercise intervention during the study period or who did not voluntarily provide informed consent were excluded from the study. In addition, individuals with acute injuries or health-related problems that could limit exercise participation during the intervention period were excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Functional Movement Screen (FMS) score;Relative lower-body strength	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Body fat percentage	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactSoungyob Lhi

Catholic Kwandong University

fltmdduq@cku.ac.kr+82-33-649-7519

Outcome results