This study aims to examine the effect of functional strength training on body fat percentage and anaerobic power values in male wrestlers. The research was applied to 33 male wrestlers competing in the Turkish Wrestling 1st League. In the Experimental (Functional Strength Training) group, the mean age of wrestlers (n=17) was 20.4 ± 1.37 years, and their height values were 176.4 ± 6.84 cm. In contrast, in the Control group, the mean age of wrestlers (n=16) was 20.6 ± 1.05 years, and their height values were 173.4 ± 7.2 cm. Volunteer participants in the experimental groups applied functional strength training models 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) for 8 weeks during the pre-season preparation period. In addition, the control and experimental groups (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) took part in the routine wrestling training. A measurement circuit was set up, and after recording body weight, height, and age sequentially, subcutaneous fat measurement, 6-second and 30-second watt-bike anaerobic power, handgrip, and back isometric strength values were recorded in the data form. The measurements recorded in the data form were arranged in the MS Excel spreadsheet program. Two-way ANOVA for repeated measures was used to determine the differences between the first and last measurement values of the participants. Effect values have been determined. As findings, when the results obtained at the end of the eight-week training period are evaluated, in-group X time interaction dimension; A significant change was observed in body weight (kg), body fat percentage (%), 6-sec peak power (watt) and power mass (watt/kg), as well as right and left-hand claw strength (kg) (p<0.05). In addition, it was determined that there was a small effect in the values that showed a significant change In conclusion, the functional strength training group exhibited improvements in several performance parameters, including reductions in body weight and body fat percentage, as well as an increase in right-hand grip strength, following an 8-week training period. Structuring functional strength training practices as a supportive training model is thought to be more effective.

Strength, Functional, Wrestling,