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Hands-On – Building Muscle without Weights
November 2, 2015
Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to “pump iron” to build muscle. In this session from the NSCA’s 2015 Personal Trainers Conference, Nick Tumminello explains that to build muscle you need to create a training stimulus that elicits the three mechanisms for muscle growth. In other words, building muscle is not about the specific exercises you do, it is about the specific stimulus you create.
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Error Correction: Five Tips to Help “Fix It”
June 1, 2017
Five evidence-based motor learning practices can bridge the gap between knowing what correction needs to be made and developing effective strategies to facilitate skill acquisition.
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Sliding Toward Sochi—Part I: A Review of Programming Tactics Used During the 2010–2014 Quadrennial
June 1, 2014
This article provides an overview of the sporting demands of the bobsled competition in the Sochi Olympic Games, and how the theoretical basis of training attempted to meet these requirements.
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Rehabilitation to Performance of the Shoulder for the Tactical Athlete
February 25, 2026
This TSAC Report article examines the primary risk factors contributing to shoulder pain in tactical athletes and provides evidence-based rehabilitation strategies. Visit NSCA online to learn more about exercise research for tactical athletes.
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Understand the Risks of Overtraining Syndrome
Learn overtraining syndrome (OTS) risks, symptoms, and outcomes for tactical athletes from NSCA’s Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning, 2nd Edition.
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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.
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Training Methods and Considerations for Practitioners to Reduce Interlimb Asymmetries
June 1, 2017
Do interlimb asymmetries impact performance and what are some training programs to reduce them?
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Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: Utilities and Evidence-Based Periodization Strategies
June 1, 2017
This infographic outlines a two-step approach to resistance training for endurance athletes.
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NSCA Announces 2018 Career Awards
Andrew C. Fry, Mel Siff, and Mike Arthur recognized for their career accomplishments.
Anthropometrical Considerations for Customizing the Squat Pattern
February 25, 2019
Proper form and biomechanical execution of the squat has been a long-debated subject in the fitness and sports performance industries. The following article describes a method to help determine an individual’s preferred squatting foot position, setup, and depth based on their unique hip anthropometrics for smarter, safer, and more optimized squatting.
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