Power Part 2

Power also has to be defined within an applied context for relevance. It's almost impossible to divorce it from the context, in which it is applied. And the only reason to do so would be to illustrate its theoretical underpinnings. For example, the power required in boxing is very different than that required in powerlifting, although both occupy conceptual space within the realm of explosive force outputs over effort inputs. But they can't be divorced from their context without losing the ability to differentiate one type from the other. There is also a neurological premise that supports this, as well. To maximize power output for a given skill in performance, continued reinforcement of the neurological pathway, for that skill has to be continuously practiced with progressively increasing contraction in split-second timing, in order to maximize (again) the ratio of force outputs to effort inputs. Practice makes perfect. For example, a boxer with an orthodox style will usually be told by his trainer to go into the corner and throw 500 left jabs, before they begin to work on more technical issues. The trainer instinctively understands that repetition reinforces the skill pathway, speed increase and the power output that comes with the improved execution of that punch over a long period of time. In another example, a powerlifter will usually only practice the power movement for something like 75%-90% of his training volume, even through a periodization schedule, and use ancillary movements that neurologically isolate and condition the prime movers (i.e., primary muscles involved) for that movement, thus reinforcing execution. In sum, to improve power practice the actual movement in which it will be executed, and progress will flow smoothly.


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