"National Strength and Conditioning Association." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Essentials of power development -- The nature of power -- Assessment of power -- Power integration and periodization -- Power training for different age populations -- Exercises for power development -- Upper body power exercises -- Lower body power exercises -- Total body power exercises -- Advanced power training -- Sport-specific power development -- Team sport power training -- Individual sport power training.
Summary:
"Developing Power includes research-based recommendations from the world's leading experts on power development. Coverage includes the following: - Assessment protocols for testing jumps, throws, and ballistic exercises - Step-by-step instructions for exercises and drills for upper body, lower body, and total body power - Guidance on how to add progressions safely and effectively for continued development - Multiple training methods, such as explosive weight training, Olympic lifts, and plyometrics - Ready-to-use programs for 12 of the world's most popular sports Developing Power is a comprehensive resource dedicated to increasing athletic power. It includes the exercises, programs, and protocols being used at the highest levels of sport and performance" -- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.