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Competitive Phase Strength Training

Now that we've hit the Dragon Boat competitive phase in much of the world, I'm hearing questions about how to alter a weight program during this time.

In the previous phase we maximized our power by lowering the weight and increasing the speed and number of repetitions to more closely match the paddle stroke during a race. We also altered the exercises performed to more closely mimic the stroke as well. This produces the benefit of race preparation, but at the cost of maximum strength. During this phase that was appropriate, as this speed was necessary to build up endurance and maximize the body's ability to work powerfully and explosively. 

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• 3 June 2010
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