[kenzo242]

Originally Posted by cockysprinter

No, weight training goes far beyond increasing a muscles ability to produce force. Lifting weights increases inter and intra muscular coordination, can be used to monitor endocrine response, and promote adaptaions in tissues other than muscles. In addition, the effects are always specific to contraction type, speed of contraction, and the angle of the joint. Not only that, the highest forces the body is able to produce are under isometric conditions. I think you can guess that isometrics aren't primarily used to enhance sporting performance. So not only does weight training need to be specific to the goals of the micro, meso, and macrocycles, but these concepts are very well researched.

Great point!