"This book from the NSCA's Sport Performance Series provides a science-based exploration of power in sport. It presents protocols for assessment of jumps, throws, and ballistic exercises. The chapters for upper body, lower body, and total body power exercises provide exercises and drills along with teaching progressions that can be used safely and effectively for power development. Multiple training methods cover explosive weight training, Olympic lifts, and plyometrics. It also offers programs for popular team and individual power sports"--
Written by the National Strength and Conditioning Association,
Developing Power, Second Edition, is the authoritative resource for increasing athletic power. Coverage includes research-based recommendations for power development, assessment protocols, step-by-step instructions for 84 exercises, and sample training programs for 19 sports.
You only need a glimpse of a power forward grabbing a rebound or running back changing direction and turning up field to realize the importance of power for optimal athletic performance.
Developing Power, Second Edition, is the definitive resource on training for power so you can sprint, jump, throw, change direction, or strike with explosiveness.
Written by the National Strength and Conditioning Association,
Developing Power provides the latest research-based recommendations for assessing and training for muscular power. Youll learn how to apply assessment protocols for jumps, throws, and ballistic exercises and how to apply the results to design programs to address specific athletic needs. In addition, you will find the following:
- Power training guidelines for 19 sports, including basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse, and mixed martial arts
- Step-by-step instructions and detailed photos for 84 upper body, lower body, total body, and anatomical core exercises
- Guidance on implementing progressions, regressions, and variations for 64 exercises
- Multiple training methods, such as ballistic training, weightlifting exercises, and plyometrics
- Sample programs for 9 team sports and 10 individual sports, including basketball, soccer, football (American), volleyball, baseball, track and field, swimming, wrestling, golf, rowing, boxing, and more
With contributions from 17 of the top names in sport training, science, and conditioning,
Developing Power is the authoritative resource on power and performance. It is a must-have resource for unlocking maximum power development!
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.