@Fred__Duncan: Strength training absolutely i...
@Fred__Duncan
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Jun 09, 2026
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Strength training absolutely improves performance, but the mistake is assuming the transfer is automatic
This review found that resistance training improves strength, power, and sport performance in elite athletes, but the athletes still had to express those physical
This review found that resistance training improves strength, power, and sport performance in elite athletes, but the athletes still had to express those physical
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qualities through skill, technique, and practice.
That's why I don't view physical development and technical development as competing priorities. The best results usually come when both improve together.
If you're coming off a season, coming back from time off, or simply
That's why I don't view physical development and technical development as competing priorities. The best results usually come when both improve together.
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The problem with these kinds of conversations is that we usually end up doing one of three things.
1 - We create a binary opposition where you either care about strength or you donât.
2 - We discuss qualities like strength, speed, power, and elasticity in isolation rather
1 - We create a binary opposition where you either care about strength or you donât.
2 - We discuss qualities like strength, speed, power, and elasticity in isolation rather
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than looking at how theyâre interconnected.
3 - We have the conversation without defining the terms/context
What is strength? If somebody can sprint 24 mph, theyâre producing a tremendous amount of force, so in my opinion, theyâre strong.
The harder question isnât whether
3 - We have the conversation without defining the terms/context
What is strength? If somebody can sprint 24 mph, theyâre producing a tremendous amount of force, so in my opinion, theyâre strong.
The harder question isnât whether
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strength mattersâŚitâs understanding what quality is actually limiting performance and deciding where training resources are best spent.
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