[quote author="Ian Cooley" date="1257929058"][quote author="Nick Newman" date="1257920678"][quote author="Ian Cooley" date="1257914569"][quote author="Nick Newman" date="1257913125"]Max lifting is very important for RFD development and i asure you you’ll hardly ever find an elite long jumper without great RFD ability. So it is very relevant both physiologically and pychologically.
Are you saying that max lifting increases RFD in a long jump to a greater degree than more moderate lifting?[/quote]
It is an extremely important part yes. You need to hit maximum force in minimum time…lighter weights won’t let you achieve max force.[/quote]
Not what I was asking- my question was about the efficacy of max lifting (compared with more moderate lifting) for improving the RFD displayed in a long jump.[/quote]
Nick- any evidence of max lifting improving RFD in a long jump more than moderate lifting?[/quote]
Im pretty sure yes. It’s all i’ve been taught for the last 8 years…
Heavy weights moved as fast as possible = RFD
Light weights moved as fast as possible = RVD
Obviously there are some carry over from most types of lifting however…
For the LJ maximum rate of force development needs to be developed. Can’t achieve max force against a light weight. Plus i know many athletes with super RFD and i know how they train…seems to be a very high coorelation there…