--- title: "Strength & Power Training | Science-Backed Athlete Coaching" description: "Build explosive power with science-backed Strength & Conditioning. Whether you are a pro athlete or training for the mat, my strength and power programs turn potential into performance." canonical: https://mytribe.in/nahak_ranjit/high-performance-coaching-for-athletes-teams/building-beasts-strength-power last_updated: 2025-09-16 --- # Science-Backed Strength & Power Training for Athletes Tribe Verified · Trusted by Pro Kabaddi athletes and teams By [Ranjit Nahak](https://mytribe.in/nahak_ranjit) · In-person coaching across India · ₹4,000 Per Session (estimate) Part of [High-Performance Coaching for Athletes & Teams](https://mytribe.in/nahak_ranjit/high-performance-coaching-for-athletes-teams). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/nahak_ranjit/high-performance-coaching-for-athletes-teams/gallery) Forget standard gym routines. I use sports science to build explosive, resilient athletes. Whether you are on the mat or the field, this is where we turn potential into raw power. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Medball throws are a staple in my programming. It’s not just about output; it’s about teaching movement efficiency, kinetic chain control, and momentum-based training. We're throwing to move better.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b584b4f-a1ab-4945-8d63-98ac5db09164) - [Video: Ramping up the intensity with the boys. This montage shows a variety of strength and power exercises, from plyometric box jumps to heavy barbell squats, all part of our pre-season preparation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/468f84aa-a35b-43b5-8c4e-b6b4b504f09f) - [Video: This is a progression of simple skater jumps, paired with an overhead slam. This drill forces a shorter ground contact time and challenges single-leg stability even more, making it a powerful plyometric tool.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/00d2eee7-13a4-4822-a9e8-d01f1a6e3022) - [Video: Let's go boys! A glimpse into a gym session with the Haryana Steelers, featuring dumbbell lunges and medball slams. Every rep is done with intent to build power for the mat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b98424ba-27bc-48eb-b781-27cb291bde0c) - ![The grind is where champions are made. An athlete performing a heavy back squat, a foundational exercise for building lower body strength and power.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e1072be1-8560-4964-859c-681abaae8bbc) - ![Focus and form are everything. Here, an athlete executes a dumbbell goblet squat, an excellent exercise for building leg strength while maintaining an upright torso.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/63b962cb-b769-4688-b94d-c25ff5b81289) - [Video: Amping it up with the boys. This session includes sled pushes for horizontal force production and box jumps for vertical power, key components of our pre-season conditioning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9057ac9b-5347-4be5-984b-e842c083623d) - [Video: Plyometrics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The boys are giving it their all in this jump training session, building the explosive power needed for Kabaddi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75454e63-b34a-4ed5-ba16-a6ceb510e383) - [Video: The hang power clean is a fantastic exercise for developing explosive power. It teaches an athlete to transfer force rapidly from the ground up through the entire body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16093b72-767f-4d75-ab17-a07ff39222cd) - [Video: I don't usually program the leg press for my athletes. I prefer multi-joint exercises like squats that train hip extension, which has a higher transferability of strength to the sport.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c13ea7a-eafb-4e56-808f-1d4828713a47) - [Video: Manipulating the force-velocity curve. This video shows a combination of heavy split squats, lighter dumbbell split jumps, and unweighted box jumps to train strength, speed, and power.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b6547ae-4f30-4510-b504-6e2cf8cd4a22) - [Video: Weighted vests are a versatile tool for overloading bodyweight exercises. Here, I'm demonstrating their use in exercises like inverted rows and dips to increase relative strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a04a3104-43ad-415f-9934-b595bbf4fb26) - [Video: Marching on. A quick look at the intensity of our training sessions, combining weight plate exercises, on-mat drills, and resistance band work to build well-rounded athletes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3093687-b7b3-4d15-9bab-f50940ecda7e) - [Video: Back to basics. This pre-season session focuses on foundational movements like side planks and landmine rotations, ensuring our athletes have a strong base to build upon.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8ad91d5-9386-4d41-9b10-97af72d380f0) - ![A Cossack squat in progress. This unilateral exercise is excellent for building single-leg strength, hip mobility, and adductor flexibility, all crucial for multi-directional sports.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d02a6a24-f962-45bb-aa72-36050dea7ead) - [Video: Getting the Haryana Steelers playoffs-ready. The focus is on maintaining peak strength and power, ensuring the boys are physically and mentally prepared for the high-stakes matches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3969095b-00ff-48fd-8f8e-c0c9ce7183e9) - [Video: Snippets from a strength session in Mumbai. This drill combines a single-leg step-up with a medicine ball slam, challenging stability, coordination, and explosive power simultaneously.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/139033c2-18f2-45ce-8ba2-1480dde8d5a2) - [Video: Mamba loading. A look at an athlete's workout, including single-leg work and medicine ball throws, all designed to build a powerful and resilient physique for the game.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/521bac77-dd6a-464b-9f63-5061c2d4a7c8) ## About Building Beasts: Strength & Power I don't use leg presses just to burn out quads. I look at every movement through the lens of force-velocity curves and kinetic chain control. We prioritize multi-joint lifts like squats and specialized plyometrics because they actually translate to the explosive power you need on the mat. This isn't just about gym strength, but about field-ready dominance that lasts the whole season. ### How We Build Beasts Performance is a byproduct of a solid system. If you just chase heavy weights, you get strong, but you don't necessarily get explosive. My programming for strength and power uses the French Contrast method and data-driven load management to ensure you aren't just moving heavy loads, but moving them at high velocity. ### Why The Science Matters Everything has a reason. We use plyometrics not just to 'jump high,' but to teach your central nervous system how to absorb force and redirect it. We pair these with technical lifts—like the clean or the squat—to maximize spinal stability and bar path velocity. * **Kinetic Chain Control:** We focus on ground-up force. If the force isn't traveling from your feet through your hips and out into your sport, you are leaking energy. * **Force-Velocity Profiling:** We don't guess. We manipulate the load to see where you are weakest—whether it's raw force or pure speed—and we fix it. ### The Reality of Training This is not a 'no pain, no gain' situation. It is a 'no brain, no gain' situation. We track sleep, resting heart rate, and soreness. You will push your limits, but we do it with intent. If you want to move better, jump higher, and dominate your sport, we have to do the work, follow the process, and get sharper every single day. Theek hai? ## About Ranjit Nahak I am a former engineer turned sports scientist who believes that performance is a byproduct of resilience. I don't just count your reps—I optimize your movement so you can unleash your best self. If you are ready to put in the work and trust the data, let's get started. 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