EMS Combined With Resistance Training in Weight Lifters
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effects of Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) combined with resistance training on muscle mass, muscular strength, body composition, and power in trained weightlifters. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: one receiving resistance
| Condition(s) | Body Composition, Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effects of Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) combined with resistance training on muscle mass, muscular strength, body composition, and power in trained weightlifters. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: one receiving resistance training alone and the other receiving EMS combined with resistance training. The intervention will be conducted for eight weeks, and outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, mid-intervention (4 weeks), and post-intervention (8 weeks). The findings of this study may provide evidence regarding the additional benefits of EMS when combined with conventional resistance training programs in enhancing muscular performance among trained athletes. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Male participants aged 18-40 years * Resistance training ≥3 times/week for at least 1 year * Active participation in weightlifting, bodybuilding, or strength athletics * Medically cleared for physical activity Exclusion Criteria: * Neuromuscular disorders * Cardiac pacemaker or implantable electronic device * Recent musculoskeletal injury (within the last 6 months) * Skin sensitivity or allergy to EMS electrodes |
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Locations | Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan |
| Start date | 2025-12-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT07484646 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07484646 |