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Explosive power: exercises to boost mobility and prevent injury

Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:18:08
Publish Date: 2026-04-28 07:00:06
Description: Explosive power is the ability to generate a lot of force quickly. It combines strength and speed. We use it in our daily lives to walk up stairs, stand up from a chair, catch ourselves when we stumble, and play sports. In this episode: specific exercises to train for explosive power.

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