Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part D (2025)

The purpose of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of muscular strength between resistance-trained individuals and CrossFit participants. A total of 60 male subjects, comprising 30 resistance-trained individuals and 30 CrossFit practitioners, aged between 20 and 30 years, were selected for the study. The resistance-trained group was drawn from Total Fitness Gym, Heirangoithong, Manipur, while the CrossFit participants were selected from 7 Clan Strength and Conditioning, Nagampal, Manipur. The study focused on three key strength parameters: arm strength, abdominal strength, and explosive strength. Arm strength was measured through push-ups, abdominal strength was evaluated using the sit-up test, and explosive strength was assessed using the vertical wall jump test. Data were analyzed using an independent t-test with the help of SPSS software, and the level of significance was set at 0.05. After the analysis, it was revealed that there was no significant difference in the three variables i.e., arm strength, abdominal strength, and explosive strength between the two groups. Therefore, these findings suggest that both CrossFit and resistance training can be effective methods to enhance general strength and conditioning.