November 8, 2012Strength and conditioning journal
Underlying Mechanisms and Physiology of Muscular Power
Key result
Knowledge of muscular power physiology and motor unit recruitment guides proper athletic program design.
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Supports physiology-informed power training design; leaves open prospective trials to validate specific protocols.
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Kraemer et al. (2012) reported a review. Understanding the physiological basis of muscular power, including motor unit recruitment and muscle fiber types, is essential for proper athletic program design.