Developing Power

Paul Comfort, NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association

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Human Kinetics
13 September 2024

Exercise & workout books; Sports training & coaching; Weightlifting; Bodybuilding

Authored by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Developing Power is the definitive resource for developing athletic power.

In Developing Power, you'll find research-based recommendations from the world's leading experts on power development. Coverage includes the following:

- Assessment protocols for testing jumps, throws, and ballistic exercises

- Step-by-step instructions for exercises and drills for upper body, lower body, and total body power

- Guidance on how to add progressions safely and effectively for continued development

- Multiple training methods, such as explosive weight training, Olympic lifts, and plyometrics

- Ready-to-use programs for 12 of the world's most popular sports

Leaving no topic uncovered, Developing Power is the most comprehensive resource dedicated to increasing athletic power. These are the exercises, programs, and protocols being used at the highest levels of sport and performance. With Developing Power, the experts at NSCA are ready to elevate your power.

Edited by: Paul Comfort, NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association
Imprint: Human Kinetics
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 748g
ISBN: 9781718220461
ISBN 10: 1718220464
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 13 September 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

ABOUT THE NSCA The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world’s leading organization in the field of sport conditioning. Drawing on the resources and expertise of the most recognized professionals in strength training and conditioning, sport science, performance research, education, and sports medicine, the NSCA is the world’s trusted source of knowledge and training guidelines for coaches and athletes. The NSCA provides the crucial link between the lab and the field. ABOUT THE EDITOR Paul Comfort, PhD, CSCS,*D, is a full professor in strength and conditioning at the University of Salford and is an adjunct professor at Edith Cowan University. He is a founder and accredited member of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and was a member of the NSCA board of directors from 2000 to 2023. He is a senior associate editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and sits on the editorial board of numerous other journals. Comfort has presented extensively at conferences around the world, coauthored over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles, and served as the editor of four books.

Reviews for Developing Power

""Developing Power is THE definitive guide to the assessment and development of this most important athletic performance quality. It will rapidly become the go-to guide for anyone aiming to improve explosive power in themselves or their athletes."" --David Joyce, Head of Athletic Performance for the GWS Giants (Australian Football League) ""Power is a vital component of athletic performance that needs to be cultivated in a total conditioning program. Developing Power is an invaluable resource for doing just that."" --William Kraemer, PhD, CSCS, *D, FNSCA, Professor in the Department of Human Sciences at The Ohio State University; Author of Science and Practice of Strength Training