Strength Training for Sport - William J. Kraemer & Keijo Hakkinen

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The Handbook of Sports Medicine presents basic clinical and scientific information in a clear style and format as related to specific sports events drawn from the Olympic Summer and Winter Games. Each handbook is written by a small team of authorities and coordinated by an editor who is internationally respected and recognized in the particular sport activity. The Handbook on Strength Training for Athletes presents both the basic concepts and theoretical background for sports-specific strength training as well as the practical consideration in designing the overall program. Separate chapters deal with periodization, gender differences, detraining and over training. Sample programs are presented for soccer, volleyball, wrestling, endurance running, swimming, and shotput and discus.

Covers periodization, gender differences, detraining, and overtraining

Sample programs presented for soccer, volleyball, wrestling, endurance running, swimming, and shotput and discus

Endorsed by the International Federation of Sports Medicine

Product Details
* Amazon Sales Rank: #749977 in Books
* Published on: 2002-01-15
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 186 pages

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Strength Training for Sports is a further volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science Series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, and represents the fundamental knowledge needed by sports medicine and coaching professionals to understanding and develop strength training programmes for athletes.

A clearly presented comprehensive source of information on all aspects of strength training, the book covers training-specific characteristics of neuromuscular performance; developing a strength training workout; periodization of training; special considerations in strength training and the medical aspects and administrative concerns in strength training.

Containing contributions from a team of world leaders in their respective fields, Strength Training for Sportprovides a truly international perspective on this important topic.