Force Velocity Comparison of Sprinter Vs Weightlifter CMJ

Sprint running athletes have very high reactive strength and huge capacity to utilise the stretch-shortening cycle. Weightlifters have highly develop concentric force production. They both exhibit excellent leg extensor power but through entirely different strategies. In this video we compare force and velocity profiles of an elite sprinter and weightlifter. In each we see different performance qualities which could be enhanced with targeted training. This demonstrates well the use of such analysis in other athletes to inform training program design.