Originally posted by jzepp
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it is also critical to understand the difference between size, strength, and power. though all are complexly interrelated, all are uniquely individual skill sets.
Cross sectional area (size) relates directly to strength potential, and strength potential relates directly to the possible rate of force development (power).. in my opinion failing to train any one biomotor ability decreaes ones ability to maximize the true physical potential even if they desire to focus primarily on enhancing one ability more than others.
Though I am young in my training and readings, I believe the russian conjugate sequence system to be far superior to any other form of periodization/program design. This is the basis of westside barbells training and many elite athletic programs. It also incorporates multilateral training into the weekly design through the incorporation of dynamic, maximal, and reptition effort sessions.
A large downfall in the average persons training is thatr there is simply no periodization or logical approach to monitoring fatigue and ensureing the theory of progressive overload is adhered too. most people walk into the gym, throw there ipod on, and wing it, primarily using the bench press, shrug, and bicep curl as a gauge of fitness. this is what I call douchebag training.
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