Peak Force
measurement has the same range setting as Partial Avg. Power.
It means the system finds peak force for setting range, from 0 to a certain predefined per cent
value of the range of motion. The default setting is 50%.
Use the slider to change settings.
Why should you measure Partial Average Power?
Sometimes average or peak power is not sufficient parameters for assessing the athlete’s qualities
in weight training. Many athletes, to reach maximum power value try to accelerate at the end of the
movement. This way, athletes get high average and peak power values, but those parameters are
misrepresenting the actual results. Said, being fast at the end of a movement is too late. These
athletes do have high average and peak power values but with a low rate of force development.
The rate of force development is a crucial factor in sports performance where explosiveness is
required. The partial average power will help you emphasise the rate of force development in your
training and ensure explosive power development.
Example
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Back Squat measured on waist
Ice Hockey player
Olympic Weightlifter
Ice hockey player
Olympic weightlifter
Body weight
100kg
100kg
Vertical jump height
50cm
56cm
1RM Back Squat
160kg
230kg
Average power
954W
975W
Peak Power
2316W
1579W
Partial Avg Power (40%)
803W
1073W
Peak Force up to 0.25
1320N/0.15
1574N/0.115
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