Quantum Strength & Power Training: Gaining the Winning Edge

by Pat O'Shea

From the Preface of this 248 page "'Quantum Strength and Power Training' represents an accumulation of forty years of knowledge in the field of athletic strength training and conditioning. Philosophically the book embraces the concept that only through the application of athletic-type lifts (i.e., snatch, clean, and squat) can peak athletic performance be attained. The primary purpose of the book is to successfully convey contemporary science of gender-free athletic-type strength training to the mature athlete, coach/trainer, and college student in a style that is clear and understandable. And while the focus of the book centers on the strength and power development of physically mature athlete, the training of the teenage, senior master, and recreational athlete is also defined and addressed. Quantum as used in this book denotes a discrete jump from one level of knowledge and/or performance to a higher level. Exploring the concepts and theories that provide insight into the natu

248 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1998