Power (as a conditional ability)

The conditional ability of strength can be divided into 4 possibilities:

  • Didactic structure (the training goal determines the training structure)
  • Methodological breakdown (the applied training methods determine the breakdown)
  • Content structure (structured determination of training contents/anatomical, physiological and physical aspects)
  • Organizational structure (breakdown by forms of organization)

Biomechanical structure of the force operational definitions: Nominal definitions:

  • Statkraft = K3030 ms after start of contraction
  • Explosive force = Delta (F)/Delta (t)
  • Maximum force = highest point in the force curve
  • Index of high-speed force = F (max)t (max)
  • Statkraft = force value that is reached 30 ms after contraction.
  • Explosive force = steepest section of the force-time-curve
  • Maximum force = highest possible force that a human being can release at random during isometric contraction
  • Fast force index = Quotient of maximum force and the time needed to realize this value

Manifestations of power

  • Maximum force
  • Spring power
  • Reactive Power
  • Power endurance

The maximum force

The maximum force (MK) is defined as the maximum force that the nervous muscle system can generate during voluntary contraction. Around ́s training of the maximum strength you will find under: maximum strength training. The maximum force is generated by: Absolute force: The absolute force describes the maximum force that can be generated under physiological aspects of the muscles and consists of the maximum force and the so-called autonomously protected reserves.

Force deficit: difference between absolute force and maximum force. The force deficit decreases with increasing performance.

  • Muscle quantity (cross section/muscle mass)
  • Arbitrary activation ability
  • Muscle quality (FT- or ST- fibers)

Spring power

Def. : Fast-force is defined as the ability to generate the highest possible force value within a given time. Use with:

  • Acceleration of the own body (Sprint)
  • Acceleration of the body of an opponent (martial arts)
  • Acceleration of a device (throwing)
  • Acceleration of a partial body (fencing)