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Power vs. Strength: What Actually Matters

Written by: Momo[Muscle]

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Train harder. Eat more. 3 hours of training and counting every calorie. 


Exhausting yet, I wanted more. 

Through my fitness journey from bodybuilding, powerlifting, CrossFit + Olympic lifting, I trained myself to pull a 330 lbs sumo deadlift, squatted 330lbs, and benched 225 lbs. That kind of training taught me a lot. 


You may be focused on reps, but remember that power can pack on real muscle.


Quantity is good, but strategy is better.


Let's breakdown the benefits of power vs strength:


Strength = Force

The max load your body can move.
It’s slow. It’s heavy. It builds dense, resilient muscle.


Think: squats, deadlifts, presses. Controlled tension. Pure grind.


Why strength matters:


  • Supports your joints
  • Builds stability
  • Improves posture
  • Keeps you injury-free under heavy load

But strength alone isn’t enough. You need power too.

Morgan doing deadlifts

Power = Force x Speed

It's how fast you can apply that strength.
It’s what you use to sprint, jump, punch, throw.


Think: sled pushes, box jumps, Olympic lifts. Explosiveness.


Why power matters:


  • Trains your body to react under stress
  • Builds athleticism
  • Makes your movement mean something

If strength is the engine, power is the throttle.

Morgan doing box jumps

Why You Need Both

I’ve seen it first-hand.


Strength without speed? You get stiff, slow, and stuck.
Speed without strength? You’re explosive—but fragile.


You need both.
The foundation and the expression.

One without the other is wasted potential.

How To Train It

Strength Work


  • 3 to 8 reps
  • Heavy loads
  • Controlled tempo
  • Full rest [2–3 minutes]

→ Think: deadlifts, weighted pullups, heavy carries


Power Work


  • 2 to 4 reps [30-70% 1RM]
  • Lighter loads
  • Max intent, max speed
  • Full recovery

→ Think: med ball slams, box jumps, cleans


It’s not about picking one.

It’s about how you sequence and structure them.

Here's The Protocol


That’s why I built The Fighter Program


You won’t just get stronger. You’ll move better. Faster. With control and precision. It’s real training with real direction—no fluff, no wasted reps.


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If you're showing up with intent, your gear should too.


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Morgan doing biceps curls
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About Morgan Olson

MORGAN IS A FITNESS EXPERT, TECHNICAL TRAINER, AND SCIENCE-OBSESSED FOODIE WITH A PASSION FOR HELPING WOMEN, NON-BINARY, AND AFAB INDIVIDUALS TO WORK SMARTER – BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE GYM.
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