power

Ladder Drill Hopping Two Forward One Back

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:37 +0100

This drill is great for developing uni-lateral (one foot) coordination as it challenges the movement skills of athletes. Hopping drills are also great for developing lower leg strength and power.

Strength training: focusing power on the movements and speed used in specific sports situations

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:38:50 +0100

Using power in specific sport situations

Speed and power training: understanding your fast twitch muscles will boost performance

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:48:09 +0100

The role of muscles and muscle fibre in sprinting

Power training to improve hitting, punching and upper body strength

peak performance — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:32:52 +0100

Upper body power is crucial for optimum performance in numerous sports. The arms and torso both generate and control power. A rugby hand off or boxing punch are obvious examples of the former, whilst the latter takes a little more explaining. When performing a sports skill the torso acts as a transmission – controlling the forces that are generated.

Power training: developing upper body strength

admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:32:36 +0100

Increasing upper body power in the arms and torso

Back Injuries: functional power and agility phase

peak performance — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:24:23 +0100

Back injuries are very common both in sport and everyday life. Specific pain can generally be classified into acute lower back pain and mild to moderate lower back pain. It is not always possible to make a precise diagnosis of a specific back injury or condition but this should not prevent the pain from being managed or treated.

Recovery time: optimizing strength and power gains

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:35:03 +0100

Optimizing recovery periods for maximum strength and power gains

Strength training for female athletes

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:29:33 +0100

The benefits of strength training for young female athletes

Increase your Dynamic Hitting Power with Periodized Resistance Training and Shoulder Exercises

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:52:52 +0100

Resistance Training Programs: Big hitting for racquet sports

Zone Training: Planning Your Cycling Training Program

admin — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:35:59 +0100

Zone Training for Cycling to help you get the Yellow Jersey

Strength Training for Basketball: How to improve your strength and power on the court

admin — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Improve Your Jumping Ability and Basketball Skills with the Right Weight Training Workout

Sandbag Shoulder Press Throw

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:39 +0100

Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. This drill is alternative to the conventional shoulder press with a barbell, expect you accelerate through the movement allowing for greater power development. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.

Ladder Drill: Two Feet in Each Rung

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:38 +0100

A progression from the One Foot in Each Rung drill, challenges the speed of co-ordination of the athlete. Have the athlete perform the drill correctly by asking them to start off slowly to get a feel of the movement.

Half Time Strategy - Temperature

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:09:37 +0100

Coping With The Effects of Temperature on The Pitch

Cycling Training: Aerodynamics and Stamina

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:50:00 +0100

Don't Let Drag Interfere With Your Cycling Training

Combining resistance training with periodisation

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Altering the sequence of exercises and varying rest times will boost strength and power gains

step-ups

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000

The step-up

rotational power

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Building rotational power: all you need to know about getting in shape to perform zippy turns on the hoof

power | endurance | veterans

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Power v endurance: what goes first in the ageing stakes?

Power Training: plyometric exercises