Compensatory Acceleration

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Compensatory Acceleration

Stretch Shortening Cycle (SSC)

Dive into the Stretch-Shortening Cycle (SSC) and learn how to harness the power of plyometrics to elevate your game. Time to load that spring and let it rip

Author: John

Compensatory Acceleration Training aka CAT

Compensatory acceleration represents a significant advancement in the field of strength training, influenced by the pioneering work of Dr. Fred Hatfield and the practical applications here at Power Athlete. Hatfield’s theoretical foundation in Power and John’s integration of these principles into the Power Athlete training system have collectively enhanced the understanding and application of this method. As athletes and coaches continue to explore and utilize compensatory acceleration, its impact on strength, power, and overall performance will likely remain a crucial element in achieving athletic excellence.

Author: John

The How-To Guide for Bands and Chains

Anyone familiar with the Power Athlete Methodology has heard the crew say, “Train Fast, Be Fast”. This…

Author: Hunter Waldman

Train Fast, Be Fast with Field Strong’s Potentiation Cycle

The Potentiation Cycle of Field Strong will lean heavily on the fundamentals of Power Athlete programming for…

Author: John

Medball Training 101

Field Strong utilizes many different tools with purposes well beyond their seemingly “light” or “easy” appearances. One…

Author: Carl Case

Fred Hatfield’s Influence on Power Athlete

POWER. Read that again. POWER. Jump up out of your chair and ball your hands into fists….

Author: Carl Case

Getting Started on Field Strong

Field Strong is not a beginner program. Don’t look at that as a knock. If you have…

Author: Carl Case

Attacking Limiting Factors: Speed Training

As the Power Athlete Speed Kills Program became an Instagram sensation, I found myself trolling the overused…

Author: John

Adding Compensatory Acceleration

In previous blogs, on our podcast, and in @John’s famous 42 Things I’ve Learned (check number 40),…

Author: John