Effect of Training Program in Terms of ACTN3 Gene Alleles on Strength Endurance and Snatch Achievement for Youth Weight-Lifters

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to know the effect of training program in terms of the ACTN3 gene alleles on strength endurance and snatch achievement for youth weight-lifters. 17 youth weight-lifters of Altadhamin Club/ Alnajaf province was intentional assigned to 3 groups by depending on ACTN3 gen test. Group (1) included 4 players who have type of pure (RR) alleles, group (2) involved 8 players who have type of hybrid (RX) alleles, and group (3) included 5 players who have type of recessive (XX) alleles. Participants in all groups performed 12 weeks of high-intensity training 70-100% (2-5 sets with 1-15 repeats of one repeat maximum, 2-5 minutes rest), 3 times a week. Data were analyzed by SPSS program and paired sample T-test was used to compare mean of previous and post of information. Finally a significant change was observed on developing muscles strength endurance and snatch achievement of subject to three groups and players that have gene (ACTN3) Alleles (XX) types had high ability in strength endurance comparatively with others have same gene but (RX) type and (RR) type.

Keywords: Training program, ACTN3 gene alleles, strength endurance, snatch, youth weight.