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The Effects of Ballistic and Complex Training on Obstacle Course Race Performance among Royal Malaysia Police Athletes

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  • Pang Tsu Koon

    (National Defence University of Malaysia Kem Sungai Besi)

  • Mohd Syrinaz Azli

    (National Defence University of Malaysia Kem Sungai Besi)

  • Jorrye Jakiwa

    (Universiti Malaysia Sabah Jalan Psikologi)

  • Siti Azilah Atan

    (National Defence University of Malaysia Kem Sungai Besi)

Abstract

Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) is a physically demanding sport that challenges athletes to combine strength, speed, endurance, and agility to overcome various physical obstacles. For Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) athletes, OCR performance not only reflects their physical fitness but also serves as an indicator of their operational readiness and functional capability in real-field conditions. This study aims to identify the most effective training method to enhance OCR performance. Specifically, it compares the effects of eight weeks of ballistic training (BT) and complex training (CT) on upper- and lower-body strength, grip strength, vertical jump power, and linear sprint speed among RMP OCR athletes.Twenty male RMP special unit officers (n = 20; age: 30.4 ± 4.4 years; height: 1.75 ± 0.03 m; body mass: 66.0 ± 3.0 kg) participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned to either the BT group or the CT group. Both groups showed significant improvements in upper- and lower-body strength and power (P 0.001). The findings suggest that incorporating ballistic resistance exercises into in-season training programs can effectively optimize performance among tactical OCR athletes.

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  • Pang Tsu Koon & Mohd Syrinaz Azli & Jorrye Jakiwa & Siti Azilah Atan, 2026. "The Effects of Ballistic and Complex Training on Obstacle Course Race Performance among Royal Malaysia Police Athletes," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 10(2), pages 6315-6324, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:10:y:2026:i:2:p:6315-6324
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