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The sit-to-stand movement, demonstrated above, is one way to hone your explosive power, or your body's ability to rapidly generate a lot of force. Scroll down for more recommended exercises.
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Want to improve your agility? Try these 'explosive power' exercises
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These simple movements combine speed and strength to train your body's ability to rapidly generate force. They can also help prevent injury and boost agility.
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