This builds tremendous starting strength because the athlete has to overcome inertia in the bottom position in order to lift the weight. (onnit.com)
A key to both speed and endurance involves overcoming inertia: here, the initial movement from nothing to something. (mindbodygreen.com)
In order to make «sharp cuts» and change direction rapidly, athletes need the necessary strength to absorb (and accumulate) force, as well as overcome inertia. (onnit.com)