Strength; Explosive Strength; Specialized Muscle Training Programs; Potentiation - Compex sport elite Manual De Instrucciones

OPERATION
A. MUSCLE STIMULATION TRAINING PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)

Strength

The Compex Strength program imposes a high and instantaneous power working
level on muscle fibers during tetanic contractions. These contractions are separated
by long periods of rest. The result is an average medium power working level (+ 20
minutes). This program is intended to increase the maximum strength of muscle
contraction, which is carried out isometrically or dynamically. It is specifically
designed for sports characterized by a need for maximum but very brief strength
contractions. Weight lifting is a typical sport of this kind. This program is also
appropriate for any type of sports requiring a gain in strength on a specific muscle
(cycling, short distance running, soccer, etc.).

Explosive Strength

The purpose of the Compex Explosive Strength program is to increase the speed
with which maximum muscle strength can be supplied. It is designed to improve
performance in sporting activities of very brief duration such as jumps, sprints and
throwing. To ensure a progressive approach in the muscle stimulation training, you
are strongly advised not to use this program without having previously worked
through a cycle of sessions using the Strength program.
B. SPECIALIZED MUSCLE TRAINING PROGRAMS
The Compex Sport Elite also offers five special muscle training programs. Their
objective is to prepare muscles for explosive motions or to facilitate recovery after
active muscle training and competition:

Potentiation

The Compex Potentiation program produces the physiological muscular
phenomenon known as "Twitch potentiation". A specific system of stimulation
increases the amplitude and the speed of the elementary muscle twitch response
of muscle fibers, more particularly of fast fibers. A potentiated muscle gains in
velocity and reaches its maximum strength more easily and rapidly. This program
is recommended before performing a sprint, a jump or a throw. Applied briefly just
before the beginning of a competition, it offers immediate, well potentiated muscle
fibers and an optimal level of performance to basketball, soccer or volleyball players.
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