Chapter 6. Biomechanical Foundations of Strength and Power Training
- Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky
Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch6
Copyright © 2000 International Olympic Committee
Book Title
Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
Additional Information
How to Cite
Siff, M.C. (2008) Biomechanical Foundations of Strength and Power Training, in Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention (ed V. M. Zatsiorsky), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch6
Publication History
- Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2000
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632053926
Online ISBN: 9780470693797
- Summary
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Keywords:
- power training;
- weightlifting;
- human movement;
- aetiology;
- biomechanics
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
Scope of Biomechanics
Objectives of Strength and Power Training
The Nature of Strength
Specificity in Training
Fundamental Concepts
Initial Implications of Laws of Mechanics
Specific Definitions of Strength
Muscle Action
Isometric Training
The Polyphasic Nature of Muscle Action
Co-Contraction and Ballistic Movement
The Mechanics of Movement
Speed-Strength and Strength-Speed
The Interrelation between Strength and other Fitness Factors
Specific forms of Strength Expression
Some Implications of the Laws of Dynamics
Speed, Speed-Strength and Quickness
Plyometric Training
Flexibility and Sporting Performance
Muscle Involvement
Conclusions
References