Strength Training for Sports Performamnce - Maximal Strength Effort Method

Maximal Strength Effort Method (Originally published 2-5-10 at Adarq.org)

By: Andrew Darqui

- Editors note- I had originally intended to write an article on this topic but my friend Andrew had done such an excellent job I decided to publish his article. Enjoy -

*** Keep in mind this method is intended for intermediate athletes who have plenty of experience, or advanced athletes. Beginners shouldn’t play with this. ***

When people think about performing one rep (singles), they always think about maxing out (1RM lifting). There is a method out there which utilizes single repetitions in order to improve maximal & explosive strength. This method is formally referred to as the “Maximal Strength Effort Method” (MSEM) as described by Verkhoshansky. I have found this method to be extremely effective, from experience in my own training & for those who I have coached.

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