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Originally Posted by Lonewolf  I think what you are trying to describe is the difference between speed strength and limit strength; but really olympic weightlifters and powerlifters are closer together in their training than say bodybuilders. Powerlifters do many exercises for speed-strength involving bands, see Strength Online . As for strength without size, have a look at Exercise strength training kettlebell conditioning diet health ultimate fitness workout . Pavel has some interesting ideas, but at a certain point in training the only way to get stronger is to get bigger. |
Yeah in a sense. But weightlifters don't incorporate speed days, because in order to do the movements themselves you have to be speedy enough to descend underneath the barbell. It's surprising though, there are actual studies comparing olympic weightlifting to vertical jump programs and in the end the Olympic weightlifting group had a better vertical. Many people think about weightlifting and weight training in regards to muscle, but there are neural adaptations that are going on too that make weightlifting more suitable for sports and other endeavors.