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Practical Assessments of Power for Law Enforcement Populations
September 17, 2018
This article consists of five assessments that could be utilized by the tactical facilitator to measure upper- , lower- , and total-body power in law enforcement officers (LEOs). Although the focus of this article is LEOs, the assessments could also be used for other tactical populations.
TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation Assessment law enforcement officers
Squat versus Hip Thrust: Effects on Performance
May 1, 2017
Is the squat or hip thrust a better exercise for increasing jump and sprint performance? The results of this study support the force vector theory.
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Effects of Training on Sand or Hard Surfaces on Sprint and Jump Performance of Team-Sport Players: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
June 18, 2021
This infographic breaks down training on different surfaces and how they affect performance outcomes.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation Infographics Sand Sprint Jump Team Sports
Assessing Power in Youth Populations
December 31, 2018
The administration and measurement of youth power development has become more available and familiar with the advances of technology. This excerpt introduces varieties of testing and administration practices to assess power in the youth population.
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Considerations for Squat Depth
October 1, 2021
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.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Squat Depth Front Squat Back Squat Countermovement Jump Squat Jump Sprinting
TSAC Research Column – July 2021
April 29, 2022
This article is part of 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.
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Postactivation Potentiation: How does it work?
May 1, 2017
Learn about how a potentiating stimulus can induce a postactivation potentiation (PAP) response in vertical jump, sprint, and upper-body performance, as well as the optimal structure of a strength-power potentiating complex.
Coaches Exercise Science PAP infographics Postactivation Potentiation
Military Research Column – April 2026
May 22, 2026
This TSAC research column explores how operational exposure and experience shape stress responses in military personnel. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical performance and exercise research.
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TSAC Report – July 2020 Research Column
April 9, 2021
This article is part of 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 Program design Testing and Evaluation Lower-body Strength Triple Hop Body Composition Soldier Endurance
TSAC Report – October 2019 Research Column
August 1, 2020
This article is part of 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.
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