There’s no magic exercise for power (here’s why)

Power isn’t variety. It’s strength × speed — done properly.

Craig Jones
January 16, 2026

Hey mate,

Let’s talk about power.

Because this question comes up all the time:

“What’s the best exercise for power?”
“Should I add more single-leg work?”
“Is box squatting enough?”

Here’s the truth 👇

Power is determined by two things:
Strength × Speed

That’s it.

Heavy lifts build force.
Low-load, explosive lifts build speed.

When you train both — with intent — power improves.

They chase novelty.

New exercises.
New variations.
New “fixes”.

But constantly changing movements actually slows progress, because your body never gets enough exposure to adapt.

Low load doesn’t mean easy.
Explosive doesn’t mean random.

Intent matters more than variety.

The exercises only work if you:

Don’t worry if you missed last weeks email. Here’s where you can find it 👇
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Next week, I’ll break down the number one mistake that stops most rugby players seeing results — even when they train hard every week.

Train like a player,
Craig Jones
Rugby Performance Coach