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Bridge: Core Training Progressions, with Loren Landow

May 1, 2015

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Loren Landow shows some progressions for core training movements that he uses with his athletes.

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Considerations for Squat Depth

October 1, 2021

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The purpose of this article is to compare the effects of quarter, parallel, and full depth squats on muscle activity, joint stress, athletic abilities, and potential injury risks for the consideration of all strength and conditioning professionals.

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Strength and Conditioning for Table Tennis Athletes

April 1, 2013

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This article provides a brief overview of the physical demands of table tennis, plus recommendations of specific strength and conditioning exercises to improve table tennis performance.

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TSAC – Reducing the Risk of Injury – Using a Hierarchy of Controls

December 27, 2019

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This article is part of a new, continuing series on practical, evidence-based approaches to reducing the risk of injury while developing tactical strength and conditioning.

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Chisel Your Chest

October 31, 2016

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In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 Personal Trainers Conference, the focus is on the chest as JC Santana shares ways to improve your clients’ bench press performance without bench pressing.

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A Framework to Guide Practitioners for Selecting Metrics during the Countermovement and Drop Jump Tests

February 18, 2022

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This infographic outlines a three-step process to determine the efficacy of selected jump metrics and the ability to use them in practice.

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Seven Pillars of Prevention: Effective Strategies for Strength and Conditioning Coaches to Reduce Injury Risk and Improve Performance in Young Athletes

April 16, 2021

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This infographic highlights seven effective strategies to reduce the risk of injury in young athletes for strength and conditioning coaches.

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Hamstring Electromyography during Kettlebell Swings

June 1, 2017

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According to a recent study, the hip hinge kettlebell swing produced the greatest amount of hamstring surface electromyography of the three styles of kettlebell swings that were assessed. These findings have implications for the application of kettlebell swing exercises in strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation programs.

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Using Feedback Drills to Coach the Turkish Get-Up

July 8, 2019

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This article is an overview of the Turkish get-up movement, as well as cues and drills to help in this movement.

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Does Different Footwear Alter Ankle Joint Forces During the Barbell Back Squat?

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Ankle injuries are very common and their incidence potentially can be reduced or prevented if the person has a better sense of foot position if proper footwear is worn while exercising.

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