Complex training for power development in Division I collegiate athletes is compared between published literature suggestions and practical applications by strength and conditioning coaches.
This article reviews complex training practices for power development in collegiate athletes, contrasting published literature with practical coaching applications.
Sports Requiring Explosive Movements Require Power Production. A Strength and Conditioning Program Should Consist of Exercises That Will Promote Power Development in the Athlete. Power Can Be Defined as the Product of a Force and Velocity, Which Can Be Trained and Increased Through Resisted and Plyometric Movements. Complex Training Can Be Used in Force Development and Yields an Increase in Power. The Published Literature on Complex Training Does Not Necessarily Reflect the Practices of Complex Training in the Weight Room. This Article's Purpose Is to Compare the Suggestions From the Literature and Strength and Conditioning Coaches in a Practical Setting.
May et al. (Tue,) conducted a review in Power development in athletes. Complex training was evaluated. Complex training for power development in Division I collegiate athletes is compared between published literature suggestions and practical applications by strength and conditioning coaches.