power
WHAT IS POWER?
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The ability to produce maximal force in the shortest amount of time. Power can be used to accelerate, avoid movement or decelerate movement at a joint.
BENEFITS:​
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Increase vertical and broad jump.
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Increase speed and agility.
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Increase hitting, throwing, kicking, and punching power.
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Reduce chances of injury (by increasing isometric and eccentric power).
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Fast-twitch muscle fiber development.
HOW:
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Making sure the quality of movement is prioritized.
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Following effective progressions.
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Offering regressions when needed.
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Light-implement: Medicine ball explosive training (overhead, rotational, and pushing).
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Bodyweight implement: Plyometrics, speed, change of direction, and agility training.
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Heavy-implement: Olympic lifting, explosive kettlebell (ex. kettlebell swings), and explosive dumbbell (ex. dumbbell snatches) training.
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