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Old 05-14-2008, 04:12 PM   #14 (permalink)
spirez

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Originally Posted by omgitsrick View Post
I thought compound lifts build power? >.>
Compound lifts are used but working for strength and power use different methods, ie power = lower weight that you attempt to lift at high speed. Max strength = slower lifts and more weight
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