Developing Power (Nsca Sport Performance)

by: NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association (Editor),Paul Comfort (Editor)

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Publication Date: 2024/9/13

Language: English

Print Length: 360 pages

ISBN-10: 1718220464

ISBN-13: 9781718220461

Book Description

You only need a glimpse of a power forward grabbing a rebound or running back changing direction and tuing 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 lea 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!Ea 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.

About the Author

You only need a glimpse of a power forward grabbing a rebound or running back changing direction and tuing 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 lea 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!Ea 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.