One of the best ways to improve athletic performance is by performing “power training.”

Before we dive in, let’s discuss muscular power.

“Think of strength like the total amount of force you produce during a rep.

muscular man mid-air doing box jumps in a dark gym setup

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So, if you move more quickly while producing the same amount of force, your power goes up.

Power training revolves around developing explosiveness, or moving your body with speed.

Now, let’s explore the best power training exercises to build muscle power.

jump squat

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illustration of medicine ball slams

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illustration of box jump exercises to avoid after 50

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kettlebell swings

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jump lunges illustration

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tuck jumps

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