Methods to Increase the Effectiveness of Maximal Power Training for the Upper Body

Authors

Daniel Baker, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Robert U. Newton, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Journal Article

Publisher

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Faculty

Faculty of Computing, Health and Science

School

School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Science

RAS ID

3329

Comments

Baker, D. G., & Newton, R. (2005). Methods to increase the effectiveness of maximal power training for the upper body. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 27(6), 24-32. Availablehere

Abstract

Power training recommendations have typically involved Olympic Weightlifting and plyometric exercise prescriptions, paying scant attention to upper body maximal-power demands. This article attempts to redress this situation by focusing upon strategies and specific techniques that can be implemented to enhance the effectiveness of upper body maximal-power training.