Power Development Training
Strength alone doesn't win a jump ball, beat a defender off the line, or finish a takedown — power does. Power development training is the phase where months of built strength get converted into the explosive, game-usable athletic power that actually shows up in competition, through Olympic-lift variations, jump training, and rate-of-force-development work.
This phase only works on top of real foundational strength — Sports Training Los Angeles introduces power work once an athlete's strength base and technique can support it safely.
Month 4–6: Explosive Lift Introduction
Olympic-lift variations — cleans, snatches, and their progressions — are introduced once strength and technique support them, converting raw strength into speed-strength.
Ongoing: Jump and Plyometric Training
Vertical and horizontal jump training builds the reactive, elastic power that shows up directly in sprinting, jumping, and cutting.
6 Months In: Power Shows Up in Sport
This is the phase where parents and coaches typically notice the difference on the field or court — faster first steps, higher jumps, harder hits.
Year-Round: Power Is Maintained, Not Just Built
Power is a use-it-or-lose-it quality. Ongoing programming maintains what's been built through a full competitive season and beyond.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does an athlete start power development training?
Typically after 3 to 4 months of foundational strength and progressive loading work, once the strength base and technique can safely support explosive lifting.
Is Olympic lifting safe for youth athletes?
Yes, when introduced at the right training age with proper coaching and technique progression — it's not rushed, and never introduced before an athlete's foundation supports it.
How long until power gains show up in competition?
Many athletes notice improved first-step quickness and jump height within 6 to 8 weeks of consistent power training, with continued gains over a full training year.
Does power development replace strength training?
No, it builds on it. Strength and power training continue together, with power work layered on top of an ongoing strength base.