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Concerning %RM for Optimal Power Prodn
Anonymous
>>369816 wow, i even impress myself sometimes. the %'s i gave were off the top of my head, here are the studies that back the same spread.
<<Therefore, from research that has investigated peak power output across a broad spectrum of loads (Bemben et al., 1991; Kaneko et al., 1983; Mayhew et al., 1992; Moss et al., 1997; Newton et al., 1996) it has been generally recommended that loads of 30-45% of 1RM would provide the optimal load for maximizing power output during resistance exercises, and would provide the foundation for load prescription in explosive power training.
However, a number of strength and conditioning coaches have recently argued that loads of 45% of 1RM fall short of producing peak power output in athletes with extensive backgrounds in strength and power training (Baker et al., 2001a, 2001b; Cronin et al., 2003; Tidow, 1995). Poprawski (1988), a strength practitioner, has stated that stronger athletes use loads that represent a higher percentage of 1RM (70%) and conversely less strong athletes use loads that represent a lower percentage of 1RM (50%). Recently, more studies have been published on the loads along the RM spectrum that creates optimal power production in upper and lower limb explosive movements in athletes of different strength levels and training historty. >>
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