AbstractResistance training is crucial for soccer players as it enhances their overall physical performance, contributing significantly to strength, power, and injury prevention. A well-structured warm-up enhances physiological readiness, reduces the risk of injury, and optimizes performance during resistance training sessions. The debate between general and specific warm-ups is ongoing, with various studies highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Hence, this study investigated the effectiveness of specific and time-efficient warm-up protocols on strength performance, mainly focusing on the one-repetition maximum (1RM) barbell thruster among trained soccer players. Twenty male-trained soccer players aged 17 to 20 (18.99 ± 0.75) were recruited for this study. An experimental crossover study design was conducted with participants undergoing a general or specific warm-up protocol before 1RM testing. The results indicated that the specific warm-up protocol (51.25 ± 8.68 k.....