Aspects of strength training in athletics

^i The first two parts of this arlicle illustrate the strength r-equiremenis for high level athletics and explain the various aspecis of sii-cngih and their respective influence on an alhlete's performance. The last pan deals with the use and effectiveness of a selection of slrenglh ii-aining methods, m m In order to cover at least the mosl imporlani parts of such a complex subject, it seems useful to choose a 'three step approach' of iraining science; The first step consists of an 'analysis' of those specific requirements which confront high level sprinters, jumpers. ihrowers and combined event athleles. The second step refers to the 'diagnosis' of strength. The third step concentrates on 'therapy', i.e, slrength iraining 'methods'.