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The Gray Area of Programming Weightlifting Exercises
January 8, 2021
The purpose of this article is to discuss the gray area that should be considered when it comes to implementing weightlifting exercises.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Weightlifting Lift Progressions Triple Extension Load Acceptance
How Low Can You Go—Considerations for Low-Carbohydrate Diets
December 1, 2013
Recent research has developed new ways of approaching macronutrient ratios that challenge the conventional way of thinking. This article takes a look at what is usually recommended for athletes, as well as different lower carbohydrate variations.
Coaches Nutrition diet for sports performance carbohydrate counting ketogenic diet paleo diet Low carb diet NSCA Coach
Run to Daylight
March 18, 2022
This excerpt from Developing Speed demonstrates a fun drill aimed to develop the ability to make a cut step in response to a stimulus and to accelerate from this direction change.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Acceleration Change of Direction Force Cut Step
Importance of Core Development for Soccer Players
May 23, 2025
The purpose of this article is to examine the critical role of core stability in soccer performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Injury Risk Agility Balance Training Modalities Functional Movement Soccer Performance Isometric Exercise Abdominal core
NSCA Announces 2016 National Awards
Colorado Springs, CO - NSCA National Awards will be handed out at the 39th Annual NSCA National Conference on Friday, July 8 in New Orleans, LA.
Strength & Conditioning in K-12
The NSCA, in collaboration with the Wyoming PETe Collaborative, is providing a course for physical education teachers that connects strength and conditioning, physical education, coaching, physical literacy, and long-term athletic development.
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 86: Brice Long
Brice Long, Director of Human Performance Experience at O2X, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about O2X’s holistic approach for fire, police, military, and federal agencies. Topics under discussion include the value of training as a firefighter, physical tests and assessments in the National Guard, and being diverse in your skill sets as a coach.
Find Brice on Instagram: @o2xhumanperformance or Twitter: @o2xhp | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
Risk-Benefit Considerations for Deadlifting in Rehabilitating Low-Back Injuries
April 30, 2025
This article highlights the key benefits of deadlifts in exercise therapy, addressing the often-overlooked issue of low-back pain in strength and conditioning.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Workout Injury Joint Health Resistance training Lumbar Spine posterior-chain rehabilitation exercise Low-Back Injury Weight Lifting Exercise Therapy Deadlift
Educator of the Year
The Educator of the Year Award is presented to an educator who has made noteworthy contributions to education and clinical application of strength training and conditioning.
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