Influence of Front Squat, Lunges, and Clean Deadlift on Leg Strength of Family Barbell Club Weightlifters in Padang

PENGARUH LATIHAN FRONT SQUAT, LUNGES DAN CLEAN DEADLIFT TERHADAP KEKUATAN OTOT TUNGKAI ATLET ANGKAT BESI FAMILY BARBELL CLUB DI KOTA PADANG

Abstract

This study focuses on examining the contribution of front squat, lunges, and clean deadlift training to the development of leg strength among weightlifting athletes. The research employed a one-group pretest-posttest experimental design involving 11 athletes from Family Barbell Club Padang as primary respondents. Leg strength was evaluated using a leg dynamometer before and after the training program. Data analysis included normality, homogeneity, and paired t-test assessments. Findings indicated an improvement in leg muscle performance, with the average score increasing from 87.91 to 92.27. Statistical testing showed a t-value of 5.703, which exceeded the t-table value of 1.812 at a 5% significance level. Therefore, the combination of front squat, lunges, and clean deadlift training proved effective in enhancing leg strength among weightlifting athletes