| Author (Year) | Quality Assessment | Subject Characteristics | Age (Mean±SD) | S&C Training Intervention | Performance Measurements | Outcome Measurements | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karpinski et al (2020) | 12 | N=16: 16M National level  | 
EG: 20.2 ± 1.17 CG: 20.0 ± 1.9  | 
Core strengthening training (6-week) EG: Core Strengthening Training CG: Normal Training  | 
50m FC Swim | Stroke Biomechanics SL & SR  | 
| Gourgoulis et al ( | 
9 | N=12: 12F Regularly trained and Moderate performance level  | 
Overall: 13.08 ± 0.9  | 
In-water resistance training (11-week) EG: Resistance training with Water Parachute CG: Normal Training  | 
50, 100, 200m FC Swim | Stroke Biomechanics SL, SR, Mean Swimming Velocity  | 
| Morais et al ( | 
8 | N=27: 11M, 16F Regional/National Level  | 
Overall: 13.3 ± 0.85  | 
In-water & dry-land S&C Training (34-week)  | 
100m FC Swim | Stroke Biomechanics SL, SF, & SV Muscle Strength Throwing Velocity  | 
| Amaro et al ( | 
12 | N=21: 21M National Level  | 
EG1: 12.7 ± 0.8 EG2: 12.7 ± 0.8 CG: 12.6 ± 0.8  | 
Dry-land S&C training (6-week) EG1: Sets & Repetitions Training EG2: Explosiveness Training CG: Normal Training  | 
50m FC Swim | Muscle Strength Vertical Jump Ball Throwing  | 
| Patil et al ( | 
11 | N=60: 38M, 22F Competitive Level  | 
M: 14.7 ± 1.29 F: 13.4 ± 1.50  | 
Core strengthening training (6-week) EG: Core Strengthening CG: Normal Swimming Training  | 
50m FC Swim | Stroke Biomechanics SR, SL, SV Muscle Strength Functional Core Muscle Strength  | 
| Girold et al ( | 
11 | N=24: 12M, 12F National Level  | 
Overall: 21.8 ± 3.9  | 
Dry-land strength or Electrical Stimulation (ES) Training (4-week) EG1: Strength Training EG2: ES Training CG: Normal Training  | 
50m FC Swim (Expressed in Mean Velocity)  | 
Stroke Biomechanics SL, SR Muscle Strength Extension Peak Torque  | 
| Sadowski et al ( | 
4 | N=26: 26M Regularly Trained  | 
Overall: 14.0 ± 0.5  | 
Dry-land Power Training (6-week) EG: Power Training with Ergometer CG: Normal Training  | 
25m FC Swim (Expressed in SV)  | 
Stroke Biomechanics SF, Distance Per Stroke Muscle Strength Isometric Shoulder Strength Test Tethered Swimming Force  | 
| Garrido et al (2010) | 7 | N=25: 14M, 11F Competitive Level  | 
Overall: 12.08 ± 0.76 EG: 12.0 ± 0.78 CG: 12.18 ± 0.75  | 
Combined Strength and Aerobic Training (8-week) EG: Strength Training CG: Normal Training  | 
25m, 50m FC Swim (Expressed in SV)  | 
Swimming Biomechanics Active Drag, Drag Coefficient Muscle Strength 6RM Bench Press & Leg Extension Tests, CMJ & Ball Throwing  | 
| Aspenes et al ( | 
10 | N=20: 8M, 12F Regularly Trained  | 
EG: 17.5 ± 2.9 CG: 15.9 ± 1.1  | 
Combined Strength and Endurance Training (11-week) EG: Maximal Strength and Endurance Training CG: Normal Training  | 
50m, 100m, 400m FC Swim  | 
Stroke Biomechanics SL, SR, Maximum SV (**25m sprint) Muscle Strength Bilateral Shoulder Extension Measurement Tethered Swimming Force  | 
| Girold et al (  | 
8 | N= 21: 10M, 11F Regional/National Level  | 
Overall: 16.5 ± 3.5  | 
Dry-land strength training OR resisted & assisted training (RAS) (12-week) EG1: Strength Training EG2: RAS Training CG: Normal Training  | 
50m FC Swim | Stroke Biomechanics SL, SR Muscle Strength Flexion & Extension Peak Torque  | 
| Girold et al ( | 
10 | N=37: 16M, 21F Competitive Level  | 
Overall: 17.5 ± 3.5  | 
Resisted or Assisted sprint training (3-week) EG1: Resisted Training EG2: Assisted Training CG: Normal Training  | 
100m FC Swim | Stroke Biomechanics SR Muscle Strength Flexion & Extension Peak Torque  |