Strength x Speed = Power This age-old adage has been used to define the importance of both strength and speed in the overall definition of power. A lack of either of these components renders the other one nearly useless. In football, a super-fast wide receiver is useless if he is easily knocked to the turf at the line of scrimmage by the opposing defensive back. Likewise, a highly strong offensive lineman is of useless protection to the quarterback if he is so slow that the defensive blitzers can just run around him. For athletes looking to improve their sports performance – or just overall power for every day life – it’s important to focus training upon both strength and speed. The strength aspect is often easily covered by the daily weightlifting routines in which we engage. Five ...

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