Power or Explosive Strength; Which is the Better Term

About this episode

Coach Travis Mash discusses the Power-3 Framework and how to enhance explosive strength in athletes.

"Strong isn’t enough — here’s how to turn strength into POWER." Coach Travis Mash dives into the Power-3 Framework: Jumping, Acceleration, Change of Direction, and Rotation. What Physiological components help to improve each? How to test and monitor? Learn how Verkhoshansky’s principles, Physiological Components like Reactive Properties (Titin protein filament, muscle spindles, etc), and the Strength Deficit explain why some athletes are explosive — and others aren’t. Includes: ✅ Speed Strength vs Strength Speed ✅ Titin & Elastic Energy ✅ The Role of Rate of Force Development ✅ How to Test RSI & DSI, Force Velocity Profile ✅ Training Methods: AEL, Plyometrics, Isometrics, Olympic Lifts My new EBook, "Mash Explosion" is dropping any moment on www.mashelite.com. It's all about improving: jumping, acceleration, change of direction, and rotations. I break down the components of each movment, how to test, and how to improve. ==> https://www.mashelite.com/product/mash-explosion-power-training-plyometrics/ $39 but 40% off during the first two weeks, so only $24 and there's a new coach guided workout as well. New Coach guided program: 'Mash Maximize Power, Vertical Leap and…

People in this episode

Host: The Barbell Life

Guest: Coach Travis Mash

Topics covered

• Power Training
• Explosive Strength
• Athletic Performance
• Plyometrics
• Strength Training

Keywords

• Power
• Explosive Strength
• Reactive Properties
• Rate of Force Development
• Plyometrics

Sponsors

Mash Elite, Bridge Athletic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mash Elite, Bridge Athletic, Rise Indoor Sports

Products: Mash Explosion

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