Strength Curve Differences and Starting Block Position.

[martn76]

@martn76

Yes you are right.
The block clearance is time limited (250-300ms) so the ramp of the force is more important than the final peak force. If I am able to develop 2 units of power in 1 sec but you develop the same amount in 2 secs then I win.

So it makes sense to be as strong as you can but then to apply the new found strength in the shortest distance or shallowest angles possible (1/4 squat).

The initial impulse against the blocks (starting strength) willl determine the RFD anyway, so why increase the distance or angles through which you have to apply force?