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Training for power with the Olympic lifts
In the martial arts and many other sporting pursuits power is essential. Unfortunately, many training programs do not adequately promote power development. Spending time in the gym increasing your bench press and squat to impressive proportions is only beneficial if you are able to apply your newly gained strength in a rapid manner. If you cannot apply your strength what use is it?
The aim of power training is to develop your ability to apply force more rapidly in your choice of physical pursuit. No martial artist can forego power training and not suffer the consequences.
The Olympic lifts and associated movements are almost unparalleled in their propensity for power development. The accelerative nature of these movements makes them perfect for this purpose. Their effect on the posterior chain - the hamstrings, calves, glutes, and lower back - is tremendous. These movements develop functional muscle as well as encouraging hypertrophy - muscular growth - in areas that are overlooked in most strength programs.
There is little doubt that the Olympic lifts are complex, this is one reason why that they have such potent rewards. When learned and performed correctly the Olympic lifts improve neural synchronisation, muscular recruitment, co-ordination, strength, power, speed, balance and flexibility as well as general conditioning.
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