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Power training would logically be training the attribute referred to by 'power'. That can be trained with the Olympic lifts, amongst other things. Here's a vid
by bcbrown 13y ago
Power training would logically be training the attribute referred to by 'power'. That can be trained with the Olympic lifts, amongst other things.
Here's a video of an Olympian shot-putter training, including 'jumping with weights': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frFVhwIy_PU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frFVhwIy_PU
Not to say that strong tendons and joints are important, nor that the article mentions powerlifting, which is not concerned with power.
- nazgulnarsil 13y ago>Inspired by Russian powerlifters, Todd trained himself to dunk the ball through rigorous strength training, as well as running and jumping exercises. Over three years, Todd gained 85 pounds of muscle before he was finally able to dunk the ball.
- cafard 13y ago85 lbs. on a 5'5" frame? How does that affect speed and endurance in a full-court game?