8-week NCAA Football Study (30 athletes)
Peer-reviewed randomized controlled trial examining the effects of an eight-week training regimen using The Launch Padยฎ versus a traditional flat bench on upper-body strength and performance in college football players.
Over the 8-week training period, The Launch Padยฎ produced greater gains than the flat bench across every major performance metric.
- Max Strength (1-RM Bench Press):ย The Launch Padยฎ Groupย doubled the strength gainsย of the Control Group, improving byย +42.7 lbย compared toย +20.1 lb.
- Muscular Endurance (NFL 225-lb Test):ย The Launch Padยฎ Group achieved aย 75% greater increase in reps, addingย +7 repsย versus +4 repsย in the Control Group.
- Power (Seated Medicine Ball Throw):ย The Launch Padยฎ Group showed aย 35% greater improvement, with an increase ofย +8.86 ftย compared to +6.56 ft.