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Table 10 An overview of the collective mean ± SD for each of the different types of training interventions

From: Effect of Different Types of Strength Training on Swimming Performance in Competitive Swimmers: A Systematic Review

Type of training intervention

Mean ± SD (% improvement)

Specific in-water arm strength training

1.7 ± 1.2

Specific in-water training with added resistance

2.5 ± 1.9

Specific in-water leg strength training

0.65

Dry-land swim-like resistance training

2.6 ± 1.9

Non-specific dry-land core training

1.9 ± 0.8

Dry-land hypertrophy training

2.6 ± 1.9

Dry-land maximal strength training

2.7 ± 0.8

Non-specific dry-land plyometric training

3.6 ± 0.8

Combined strength and endurance training

1.3 ± 0.2