How to Train Power for the Lower Body
Explosive strength is critical for athletes. There’s a power component to every movement we make, whether that’s a ski turn, a quick jump over a felled tree, or a lunge for a distant climbing hold. But it’s often overlooked in the gym, says Alex Bunt, a strength and conditioning coach with Red Bull and Lindsey Vonn’s personal trainer. While strength and speed are familiar territory, power is more nuanced and difficult to train. In practical terms, power is the ability to exert mor...
Source: outsideonline.com