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Re:Strong Legs Associated with Healthy Brains in Twin Study by uououuttt on Friday November 20, 2015 @10:27AM (#10601620)
Any runner? Sprinting is as good as anything for developing explosive leg strength. Of course, the best sprinters work lifting into their training as well.
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Re:Strong Legs Associated with Healthy Brains in Twin Study by jperras on Friday November 20, 2015 @05:12PM (#10604204)
> Sprinting is as good as anything for developing explosive leg strength.

Considering that "leg strength" is conventionally measured via seated leg press for a maximal, single repetition, I would be extremely surprised if an Olympic sprinter could achieve the same sort of leg strength that an Olympic weightlifter (of similar weight) could attain.

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Re:Strong Legs Associated with Healthy Brains in Twin Study by uououuttt on Friday November 20, 2015 @10:39PM (#10605441)
If you define leg strength specifically as "seated leg press for a maximal, single repetition" then sure, the Olympic weight lifter will win.
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