Explosiveness

[Ring Shark98]

I just started realizing something this past while that I have been training.
I have always been a naturally pretty strong guy. I have worked out a little in my time, but most of it is just natural. I get schooled by some people though, who should not be stronger than I am. I have realized now, that I have slow power.
How can I gain that explosive speed? I am not a very fast guy, which is a problem, especially when I am grappling with somebody who has a lot of explosive, fast power.

 

[Madmick]

If you're willing to read, Don Chu's "Jumping Into Plyometrics" or James Radcliffe's "High Powered Plyometrics" are both cheap and concise.

 

[Jay M.]

I'm not a big fan of them generally but bodyweight exercises help here as well as dynamic versions of the big 3.

 

[Urban]

Something you may want to consider is complex training. you can read about it in the glossary, and quite a bit lately here in the forum, however do note two things: 1) it's extremely hard on your CNS and should probably only be used for three weeks or so at a time, and B) it's not using complexes (glorified circuit training as far as I can tell).

 

[Mark Limbaga]

IF you need to develop explosiveness, do plyometrics. If you are already explosive but need to develop explosiveness i the weight room, do dynamic work and o lifts.