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The Importance of Proper Movement for Marines - Part 3: Evidence-Based Movement Assessment
June 1, 2016
An evidence-based movement assessment could hold Marines accountable for mobility and stability by systematically assessing movement patterns. This article (part three of a four-part series) explains one way that this could be accomplished.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design fitness for Marines movement assessment FMS
The Role of Rate of Force Development in Bench Press Performance
February 18, 2026
This NSCA Coach article discusses training modalities in bench press training and incorporating accessories to improve rate of force development (RFD) among athletes. Visit NSCA online to read more on strength training and exercise science.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development One-Rep Maximum (1RM) Performance Training Bench Press Resistance Training Compensatory Acceleration Training (CAT) Dynamic Effort (DE) Method Barbell Exercises
Time-Efficient Training Approach as a Solution to Sedentary Occupational Health Risks
November 4, 2022
This article highlights some of the benefits, components, and training methods involved with time-efficient training.
Personal trainers Program design Sedentary Time-Efficient Training Complex Circuit
Integration of Clean Variations, Progressions, and Application in Strength and Conditioning Programs
May 5, 2023
The purpose of this article is to provide the strength and conditioning coach with a template on how to integrate the clean and power clean into athletic training programs.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Olympic Lift Power Clean Weightlifting Basketball
TSAC Report 49 Research Review
October 1, 2018
This article is the 12th in a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science TSAC Firefighters Police Academy Tactical Athlete
Introduction to Sport Psychology
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Similarities and overlaps exist between the realm of sport psychology and the profession of strength and conditioning coaching. This article provides a basic introduction to sport psychology and provides some guidance for preliminary directions; ideally, it will help strength and conditioning coaches find effective people and resources to help them in their coaching pursuits.
Coaches Exercise Science NSCA Coach Introduction to Sport Psychology Sport Psychology mental training strength and conditioning
Integrating Safer Tackling Cues in the Weight Room
April 1, 2014
Integrating weight room cues that are more consistent with those used to reinforce safer tackling techniques on the field may help with athlete retention and buy-in, and prevent potential confusion.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Safety coaching cues safe tackling football strength and conditioning weight training
Integrating Blood Flow Restriction Training in the Personal Training Setting
April 15, 2025
This article will demonstrate why personal trainers should consider the use of blood flow restriction (BFR) and BFR technology for appropriate medically-screened clients that provides an objective way to apply pressure, whether that is through manual or automated cuffs.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development BFR capillarization hypertrophy muscle fatigue aerobic exercise resistance training blood flow restriction Multi-joint exercise
The Safest and Riskiest Forms of Resistance Training
April 29, 2026
This PTQ article reviews the research comparing injury rates across major resistance training styles and ranks them from the safest to the riskiest and provides practical recommendations to improve training safety. Visit NSCA online to learn more about bodybuilding and strength training strategies.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Strength Training Strategies Technical Exercises Risk Assessment Body Building Resistance Training Modalities Weight Training Injury Mitigation General Fitness
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