Physical Culture
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GS lifters often use squat jumps to help with producing drive and power for the jerk. The lifter puts a barbell on his back (many texts recommend 185-225 lbs. for lifters working with 2x24k kettlebells), and jumps. He may rise on his toes, or his feet may leave the ground. As he comes down he absorbs the shock and drops into a quarter squat in one motion, then drives into another jump. These are done in rapid succession with no pauses at all between reps.
Is there any way to measure the relationship between a squat jump and a kettlebell swing in terms of force produced? For example, suppose in a squat jump, a 210 pound barbell travels 18 inches. Suppose a 70 pound kettlebell travels 4.5 feet from the top of a swing to the bottom. The kettlebell weighs one third of the barbell, but travels three times further. Do they produce roughly similar force?
Is there any way to measure the relationship between a squat jump and a kettlebell swing in terms of force produced? For example, suppose in a squat jump, a 210 pound barbell travels 18 inches. Suppose a 70 pound kettlebell travels 4.5 feet from the top of a swing to the bottom. The kettlebell weighs one third of the barbell, but travels three times further. Do they produce roughly similar force?