Open AccessAdaptations in Athletic Performance after Ballistic Power versus Strength Training
Author(s) -
Prue Cormie,
Michael R. McGuigan,
Robert U. Newton
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/mss.0b013e3181d2013a
Subject(s) - sprint , jump , squat , muscle architecture , strength training , physical medicine and rehabilitation , mathematics , one repetition maximum , jumping , physical therapy , training (meteorology) , stretch shortening cycle , muscle strength , psychology , medicine , physics , anatomy , physiology , quantum mechanics , meteorology
To determine whether the magnitude of improvement in athletic performance and the mechanisms driving these adaptations differ in relatively weak individuals exposed to either ballistic power training or heavy strength training.