Since strength is specific, then: strength training under neutrally stable conditions (such as during free weight training, especially using single - leg exercises) should lead to superior gains in COD
ability than strength training using very stable (machines) or very unstable (stability ball) conditions.
Since strength is specific, then: strength training performed with heavy loads should lead to greater gains in COD performance
than strength training performed with lighter loads (with the same bar speed).
Although cardio burns more calories
than strength training during the session, strength training has the ability to keep on melting your fat in the next 48 hours, transforming your body into a mean calorie - burning machine.
But it's good enough considering my heavy outdoor work is at a lull, and
rather than no strength training, slow weights will carry me through until such time as I'm back outside doing some type of heavy work again.
Since strength is specific, then: strength training developing horizontal or lateral force production should lead to superior gains in COD ability
than strength training developing vertical force production only.
Since strength is specific, then: strength training performed with heavy loads should lead to greater gains in sprinting performance
than strength training performed with lighter loads (with the same bar speed).
Since strength is specific, then: strength training that focuses on the knee (and hip) extensors should lead to superior gains in COD ability
than strength training that is more generally applied to the whole lower body.