Learn about rate of force development (RFD) and how it relates to the force-velocity curve. We'll use examples from the isometric mid-thigh pull strength test to illustrate this measure.
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📑 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Rate of Force Development (RFD)
00:35 Understanding RFD: The Force-Time Curve
02:21 RFD in the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull (IMTP)
03:24 Analysing RFD Measures
04:54 RFD Case Study
06:05 Reliability of RFD
07:40 Assessing RFD Reliability with Coefficient of Variation
09:23 Practical Applications of RFD Data