Aspects of strength training
Athletic Development
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Strength training trains the ability to exert force to overcome resistance. Strength can be trained with various training modes, ranging from body weight to strength training machines and free weights. In this series of videos, Colin Herbert defines strength training, discusses the difference between size and strength gains, outlines the principles of specificity and how and when strength training becomes specific.
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