The Effect Of Push Up Training On Badminton Smash Strikes In Badminton Ukm Pgri Adi Buana University Surabaya

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of push-up training on smash stroke ability in badminton games in members of the Badminton Student Activity Unit (UKM) of PGRI Adi Buana University, Surabaya. Smash is one of the attack strokes that requires strength in the arm, shoulder, and chest muscles. Push-up training is believed to be able to increase the strength of these muscles so that it can support the improvement of the quality of smash strokes. The research method used was an experiment with a pretest-posttest one group design. The sample in this study was 20 active members of UKM Badminton who were selected purposively. Push-up training was given for 5 weeks with a frequency of 3 times a week. Measurement of smash stroke ability was carried out before and after treatment using accuracy and punch strength tests. The results of data analysis using the t-test showed a significant increase in smash stroke ability after being given push-up training. Thus, it can be concluded that push-up training has a positive effect on improving smash strokes in badminton players.