摘要:ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to examine the effects of 8 weeks beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate(HMB) supplementation with resistance training on some components of physicalfitness and body composition in young males. Twenty healthy young menvolunteered to participate for the study and divided into two groups andperformed 8-week resistance training while supplementing with either HMB orplacebo (3 g per day). The subjects were evaluated for 1 repetition maximum(1RM) bench press and leg press, vertical jump (VJ), anaerobic power (RAST)prior to and after training intervention. In addition, body compositionvariables such as percent body fat, and BMI were assessed per and post trainingperiod. Both the groups showed significant increases in 1RM bench press and legpress, VJ, and anaerobic power (RAST), and also the HMB supplementation groupshowed greater gains compared with the placebo. In addition, percent body fatdecreased significantly in HMB and placebo groups. BMI enhancements weregreater for the HMB supplementation group indicated gains in body weight.The results indicated that resistance training improved physicalperformance and HMB supplementation induced greater gains and therefore itcould be recommend to coaches and athletes who use this supplementation togreater gains in physical fitness variables.