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<blockquote data-quote="zoomdoo" data-source="post: 167228"><p>just to add a little quip - power = work / time = (force * distance) / time</p><p></p><p>225 pounds squatted 1 vertical foot in 1 second is NOT the same as 225 pounds squatted 1 vertical foot in 10 seconds.</p><p></p><p>Pure force is important, but in rugby, it's more important to apply that force quickly. And hence, to train your body to apply force quickly.</p><p></p><p>Also, squats incorporate more muscle groups than leg press (stabilizers and all that jazz) and force coordination of the whole body. From a theoretical standpoint, I think that's smarter.</p><p></p><p>I read an interview from V matfield ( i could try to find it if you guys want) where he talks about how he mostly just flat benches and free weight squats when in the weight room.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="zoomdoo, post: 167228"] just to add a little quip - power = work / time = (force * distance) / time 225 pounds squatted 1 vertical foot in 1 second is NOT the same as 225 pounds squatted 1 vertical foot in 10 seconds. Pure force is important, but in rugby, it's more important to apply that force quickly. And hence, to train your body to apply force quickly. Also, squats incorporate more muscle groups than leg press (stabilizers and all that jazz) and force coordination of the whole body. From a theoretical standpoint, I think that's smarter. I read an interview from V matfield ( i could try to find it if you guys want) where he talks about how he mostly just flat benches and free weight squats when in the weight room. [/QUOTE]
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