Increasing Power Output
by Jeff Thaxton
Date Released : 17 Feb 2009
Question:
I was hoping someone could take me through how to periodize and progress a program for an athlete looking to increase his power output, specifically after the strength phase where trainers may utilize lighter weights in comparison to their 1RM and focus on speed, or after they have created that base strength but are looking to take that strength and convert it to power.
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meehan, randy |
22 Oct 2010, 20:12 PM
I would disagree with article on the thought that strength translates to power. Actually according to NSCA it is vice versa, the more powerful one became the stronger they will become and here is a few reasons why; strength training in a traditional manner doesn’t provide the range of motion needed for Olympic or power style lifts, Some would argue such things like the bench press that restricts scapular mobility would be detrimental to movement and flexibility of the upper extremities. Also strength training teaches to body to move at a different speed then that would compliment a powerful exercise like a clean. My suggestion would be to incorporate both with a heavy power day at the beginning of the week. Exercises like cleans and snatches take time to learn and tons of flexibility to accomplish, between the neurological pathways and muscle recruitment seen in these lifts its nothing less then amazing to watch athletes perform them properly. Some great lifts for power that can be done at a regressed level are; Deadlift to high rowKettle bell swingDumbbell push pressAnd box jumps
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