Strength Training Methods – Part I
Here is an extract from Chapter 7
The preceding chapters have extracted many of the principles, means and methods of strength training, but it cannot be claimed that the task of presenting an exhaustive holistic system is complete. Many further steps haveto be taken to produce an integrated system of strength conditioning, guided by thorough research and examination of practical methods implemented by anyone for whom the quest for strength is important. As mentioned in Chapter 1, the sources of information on the art and science of strength training are the following: Read more »
Supertraining – Quickness and Reactive Ability
It is necessary now to discuss the particular ability of the muscles to produce movement rapidly. This neuromuscular process manifests itself in essentially two forms: reactive ability and quickness. Although Verkhoshansky (1996) distinguishes between quickness, which describes a rapid movement involving little resistance or muscular effort, and velocity, which he relates to movements requiring considerable energy output against large resistance, this sort of distinction is avoided, because velocity has a highly specific and well-established meaning in biomechanics. It is entirely unambiguous to apply the term velocity to the actual movement of the limb, body or implement concerned without confusing it with events between stimulus and final response of the body. Read more »
Supertraining – Factors Influencing Strength Production
It was not very long ago when the athlete did not seriously consider the intricacies of strength development that are so important in today’s training. The question of strength superiority was decided simply on the basis of lifting the heaviest weight or recording the highest reading on an isokinetic or isometric dynamometer. However, experience and scientific experimentation have uncovered facts which indicate how primitive those evaluations of strength were. This resulted in the necessity to consider the question of strength preparation in sport more carefully and to define the concept of strength more precisely. Read more »
Supertraining – What is Strength? Part II
It is relevant to note that competitions involve very few attempts to reach a maximum, yet they are far more exhausting than strenuous workouts with many repetitions, since they involve extremely high levels of psychological and nervous stress. The high levels of nervous and emotional stress incurred by attempting a competitive maximum require many days or even weeks to reach full recovery, even though physical recuperation would appear to be complete, so that this type of loading is not recommended as a regular form of training. Read more »
Supertraining – What is Strength? Part I
Strength is an essential component of all human performance and its formal development can no longer be neglected in the preparation of any athlete. Successful strength conditioning depends on a thorough understanding of all processes underlying the production of strength by the body. Therefore, it is appropriate that Supertraining commences with an outline of the structure and function of the more important systems involved in producing all types of strength. Read more »
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