"National Strength and Conditioning Association."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Essentials of power development -- The nature of power -- Assessment of power -- Power integration and periodization -- Power training for different age populations -- Exercises for power development -- Upper body power exercises -- Lower body power exercises -- Total body power exercises -- Advanced power training -- Sport-specific power development -- Team sport power training -- Individual sport power training.

"Developing Power includes research-based recommendations from the world's leading experts on power development. Coverage includes the following: - Assessment protocols for testing jumps, throws, and ballistic exercises - Step-by-step instructions for exercises and drills for upper body, lower body, and total body power - Guidance on how to add progressions safely and effectively for continued development - Multiple training methods, such as explosive weight training, Olympic lifts, and plyometrics - Ready-to-use programs for 12 of the world's most popular sports Developing Power is a comprehensive resource dedicated to increasing athletic power. It includes the exercises, programs, and protocols being used at the highest levels of sport and performance" -- Provided by publisher.