Developing Power (Nsca Sport Performance)

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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. You’ll 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.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 13, 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ Second
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718220464
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718220461
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.04 x 0.87 x 9.94 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #243,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #236 in Weight Training (Books) #285 in Sports Training (Books)
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