Optimum Power Loads for Elite Boxers: Case Study with the Brazilian National Olympic Team

• Main Authors: Irineu Loturco (Author), Chris Bishop (Author), Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo (Author), Felipe Romano (Author), Mateus Alves (Author), Lucas A. Pereira (Author), Michael McGuigan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2018-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The purpose of this case study was to examine the effects of a resistance-training program based on the optimum power loads (OPL) method on neuromuscular performance of Olympic boxing athletes during preparation for the Rio-2016 Olympic Games. Twelve elite amateur boxers from the Brazilian National...