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Position Statements
Position statements are official statements of the NSCA on topics related to strength and conditioning and exercise science. All NSCA Position Statements are published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research® and free to the public.
Emergency Preparedness in Personal Training: Are You Ready?
March 25, 2013
Emergency Preparation Plans As a Personal Trainer
Coaches Safety Emergency Plans Preparation Team Plans
Does Training to Failure Maximize Muscle Hypertrophy?
March 27, 2020
This infographic discusses factors to consider when training to muscle failure.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Infographics Hypertrophy Recovery Frequency
Strengthening the Lateral Gluteal Muscles
October 8, 2019
This infographic highlights a study that explores the role of the lateral gluteal muscles and their impact on runners.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Infographics Gluteal Muscles Running
Sprint-Specific Training
April 1, 2019
This infographic shows the effects of sprint specific training, both forward and backward, and its relation to speed and power output.
Coaches Exercise Science Sprinting Performance Sprinting Mechanics Speed Strength infographics
Muscle Activation in Hip Thrust Variations
March 4, 2019
This infographic looks at the percentages of optimal muscle activation in variations of the hip thrust.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Hip Thrust Muscle Activation Hip Flexion Hip Extension infographics
TSAC Report 43 Research Review
April 1, 2015
This article is the eighth 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. On this occasion, the focus is on new research presented at the 2016 NSCA National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 7 – 8, 2016.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation research tactical strength and conditioning TSAC
A Narrative Review of Limb Dominance: Task Specificity and the Importance of Fitness Testing
May 19, 2021 - May 21, 2021
This infographic discusses unilateral limb dominance and how to evaluate it.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation Task Specificity Limb Dominance Isometric mid-thigh pull
Scientific Basis for Eccentric Quasi-Isometric Resistance Training
July 17, 2020
This infographic briefly reviews the application and training adaptations of eccentric quasi-isometric resistance training.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design Infographics Eccentric Quasi-Isometric Contraction Muscle Lengthening
Concurrent Training Intensities: A Practical Approach for Program Design
July 3, 2020
This infographic explains concurrent training and some recommended applications for it.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Infographics Concurrent Training Intensity
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