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Muscular Power Output

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The human body can generate peak muscular power outputs of around 4,000 watts in a maximal vertical jump, but only for a fraction of a second.

Why this is interesting

Why can a sprinter accelerate faster than a weightlifter, even if the weightlifter is stronger? The answer lies in a key difference between strength and power—and it determines athletic explosion.