Effect of Elastic Band Chest Training on Chest Expansion and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Young Male Smokers

Sukhmandeep Singh Thind, Manu Vishist, Ravneet Kaur

Abstract: Background: Smoking is associated with impaired thoracic mobility and reduced respiratory muscle strength. Elastic band chest training provides a simple and economical approach for improving chest expansion and respiratory muscle performance; however, limited evidence is available regarding its effects among young smokers. Objective: The present study aimed to compare the effects of elastic band chest training and diaphragmatic breathing exercises on chest expansion and respiratory muscle strength among male smokers. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted among 64 male smokers aged 20-25 years. Participants were randomly allocated into two groups of 32 participants each. Group A received elastic band chest training, whereas Group B performed diaphragmatic breathing exercises. Both interventions were performed 4 days per week for 4 weeks. Upper- and lower-level chest expansion, maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) were assessed before and after the intervention. Paired and unpaired t-tests were used for within- and between-group comparisons, respectively. Results: Both groups demonstrated statistically significant improvements in upper- and lower-level chest expansion, MIP, and MEP following the intervention (p

Keywords: Elastic band chest training; chest expansion; respiratory muscle strength; maximum inspiratory pressure; maximum expiratory pressure; smokers

How to Cite?: Sukhmandeep Singh Thind, Manu Vishist, Ravneet Kaur, "Effect of Elastic Band Chest Training on Chest Expansion and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Young Male Smokers", Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1364-1369, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26920212504, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26920212504

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