Effect Of Calisthenic Training On Agility And Explosive Power In Football Players- A Review

Rakhi Kumari; Annu Jat; Aditi Singh; Khushi Saini

Effect Of Calisthenic Training On Agility And Explosive Power In Football Players- A Review

Author(s)	Dr. Rakhi Kumari, Ms. Annu Jat, Prof. Dr. Aditi Singh, Dr. Khushi Saini
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Football performance depends heavily on physical attributes such as agility and explosive power, which are essential for rapid directional changes, sprinting, jumping, and overall match performance. Calisthenic training, which involves bodyweight-based exercises, has gained attention as a practical and sport-specific method for improving athletic performance. However, the extent of its effectiveness in enhancing agility and explosive power in football players requires systematic evaluation. Objective: This review aims to analyze the effect of calisthenic training on agility and explosive power in football players and to determine its effectiveness as a training strategy for performance enhancement. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and other relevant electronic sources. Studies involving football players who underwent calisthenic or bodyweight-based training interventions and assessed outcomes related to agility and explosive power were included. Studies were screened based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data related to study design, sample size, intervention type, duration, and outcome measures were extracted and analyzed qualitatively. Results: The reviewed studies indicate that calisthenic training has a positive effect on both agility and explosive power in football players. Improvements were observed in change-of-direction speed, sprint performance, vertical jump height, and lower limb power output. The effectiveness of training was more prominent in interventions lasting 6–8 weeks or longer and when calisthenic exercises were combined with plyometric or sprint-based drills. However, variations in training protocols and assessment methods were noted across studies. Conclusion: Calisthenic training appears to be an effective and practical approach for improving agility and explosive power in football players. It can be used as a cost-effective and equipment-free training method to enhance athletic performance. However, further high-quality randomized controlled trials with standardized protocols are recommended to strengthen the evidence base.
Keywords	Calisthenic training, football players, agility, explosive power, bodyweight exercise, performance enhancement
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-13

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