If the deficit of NCM and CM is large, what should be the training focus?

• A. Speed strength
• B. Endurance
• C. Max strength
• D. Coordination

Answer: (A)

When the nervous system’s ability to activate muscles quickly and coordinate movement is notably reduced, the most effective focus is speed-strength. This approach trains how fast you can generate force, not just how much force you can produce or how long you can sustain activity. By using high-velocity movements with appropriate loads, you enhance rate of force development and motor-unit recruitment, which directly improves explosive performance and movement efficiency. Endurance targets fatigue resistance and won’t specifically boost rapid force production. Max strength develops greater force at slower speeds and may not translate to faster contractions. Coordination work helps with timing and technique, but without improving the speed of force production, large neuromuscular deficits remain. So, focusing on speed-strength best addresses large deficits in neural activation and movement execution.