explosive power
Fencing Lunge Explosiveness Test Protocol: Measuring Reach Distance and Push-Off Time
Two fencers post nearly the same lunge reach on tape, but one rear foot fires far faster. A fencing lunge power test that scores distance and speed together.
Skateboarding Ollie Explosive Jump Test: Measuring Pop Height and Ankle Stiffness
A skateboarding ollie power test that compares bare-jump height to on-board pop height, showing how much explosive power actually survives the trick.
Dryland Power Training for Swimmers: A Velocity-Based Training Guide
Starts and turns decide close races, not stroke technique alone. VBT dryland training builds explosive starts, faster turns, and stroke-specific strength.
Wrestling Takedown Power for MMA: Build the Explosive Strength to Shoot, Lift, and Finish
Build MMA wrestling takedown power with evidence-based strength and plyometric protocols targeting the explosive hip drive, grip, and double-leg finishing.
Speed Skating Start Acceleration Training Program
Build explosive speed skating start acceleration with dryland and on-ice protocols. Force plate norms, push angle mechanics, and block periodization.
Best Exercises for Explosive Power: Top 12
Twelve exercises ranked by force-velocity carryover to sport, each with loading parameters and its place in a 10-week explosive power block.
Best Explosive Power Exercises: Top Training Movements
The movements that transfer best to explosive sport actions, with force-velocity targets, technique cues, and placement in a 10-week program.
Best Vertical Jump Exercises: Proven Methods to Jump Higher
4 force-velocity zones, an 8-week volume plan by phase, and the CMJ rule (5% below rolling average) that flags when to cut plyometric load.
How to Measure Athletic Power: Methods & Tools Guide
Peak power numbers vary by test method. Compare jump testing, barbell VBT, and IMU sensors side by side, plus the norms and errors that skew results.
How to Test Your Explosive Power at Home
No force plate needed. This home test battery scores explosive power with vertical jump, broad jump, and stair sprints, benchmarked against norms.
Plyometric Programming Guide: Volume, Intensity & Progression
Too much plyometric volume stalls power gains; too little wastes the SSC. This guide sets volume guidelines, intensity classes, and a 16-week model.
Countermovement Jump (CMJ): Correct Form and Performance Tips
Countermovement jump form: explains the correct form and common mistakes of the countermovement jump (CMJ) in detail. Track it with PoinT GO's.