Strength, power, and plyometric training

Abstract

Acceleration and deceleration of an athlete’s mass, or of an object, is determined by the relative force applied to it, with the movement velocity determined by the relative net impulse that is applied to it. As impulse is force multiplied by time, and time is constrained during most sporting tasks, it is essential that rapid force production is increased to enhance an athlete’s ability to accelerate or decelerate. Numerous methods can be used to enhance rapid force production, including general and maximal strength training, weightlifting exercises and their derivatives, and ballistic and plyometric training, although appropriate sequencing and prioritization of these methods will result in greater long-term adaptations. As such, it is essential that the focus of training is planned and sequential, and that progressive overload is applied.

Document Type

Book Chapter

Date of Publication

1-1-2024

School

School of Medical and Health Sciences

Copyright

subscription content

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Identifier

Paul Comfort: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1131-8626

Comments

Comfort, P., Cuthbert, M., & Ripley, N. J. (2024). Strength, power, and plyometric Training. In Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance (pp. 361-385). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003366140-17

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Link to publisher version (DOI)

10.4324/9781003366140-17