Sprinting, throwing and carrying will certianly increase strength and
perhaps more importantly power (force/time).  Maximal strength and power
production is seen when a moderate load is accelarated maximally (see
Zatsiorsky's(sp?) "Science and Practice of Strength Training".  Some very
productive conditioning/ strength training exercises include pulling a
weighted sled or pushing a car or truck.  This works the posterior chain of
muscles in a very integrated and productive way.  Apparently our ancestors
were "training" in a very efficient manor as i think Prof. Devany mentioned
Iriquois braves who routinely deadlifted 3X bodyweight.  Prof. Cordain
showed me an interesting comparison of grip strength among turn of the
century HG's and they were virtually all much stronger than westerners.
I think the olympic lifts, throwing, sprinting, and jumping are incredibly
effective in producing strength, power, endurance, and functional muscle
mass.   I personally find it interesting that one can develop a significant
amount of strength and mass from a single intense set.  Zatsiorsky's work as
well as Pavel's information confirm that maximal levels of strength require
repeated efforts of a given movement,  however some of the HIT type
protocols as well as the guidelines Devany mentions really deliver.
Robb

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