Objective: To investigate the effect of lower limb KAATSU training on the athletic performance of female handball players. Methods: 16 Shanghai female handball players were selected and randomly divided into two groups of 8. The experimental group used low-load lower limb KAATSU training, and the control group used high-load traditional lower limb strength training. Both groups were tested before and after the 8-week training. The main indicators tested includes lower limb morphology, speed and sensitivity, isokinetic muscle strength, lower limb explosive power, and kick-off force. Result: After 8 weeks of lower limb KAATSU training, the left and right thigh circumference of the experimental group was significantly increased (P<0.05), the peak torque of left and right flexor and left extension was significantly increased (P<0.05), the strength of 1RM squat was significantly increased (P<0.05), and there was no significant difference in 30 m sprint speed (P>0.05). The sliding speed in the goal area was significantly increased (P<0.01), the explosive power indicators such as vertical jump height were all significantly increased (P<0.05), and the kick-off techniques such as take-off power, shooting height, landing time and shooting speed were significantly increased (P< 0.05). After 8 weeks of training, there were no significant differences in all indicators between the experimental group and the control group (P>0.05). Conclusion: The 8-week lower limb KAATSU training |