The panel, working in a structured discussion format, developed their conclusions based on scientific evidence enhanced by shared experience. The statement was discussed in a symposium, and feedback was given to panelists. The statement was circulated to panel members for review, comment, and final revisions. Yet, despite this desire by coaches, the process for developing these qualities may be unclear because of the proliferation of fads and misinformation related to strength, speed, and power development. Bodybuilding is chiefly concerned with increasing muscle size by performing sets with 6 to 12 repetitions to exhaustion.
Few athletes benefit from increased muscle size alone.
High intensity training uses heavy training loads all year with all exercises performed to failure. High intensity training programs are not organized with a competition schedule in mind. Weightlifting involves traditional exercises like the clean and jerk or power clean. Some experts question whether improvements in these movements translate into improved sport performance. Power training uses exercises like bounding and medicine ball training to try and improve explosiveness.