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Low Back Pain—Is Motor Control Exercise Superior to General Exercise? A Review of the Research
July 1, 2016
This article provides an overview of the scientific evidence comparing specific motor control exercise intervention to using a more general exercise approach, and concludes by discussing the practical implications for strength and conditioning professionals from an exercise programming perspective.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design strength and conditioning personal training motor control exercise low back pain
Creative Coaching Practices to Enhance Athletic Performance
July 15, 2019
This NSCA Coach article describes how to manipulate movements, lifts, and rest periods in a way that controls time, space, and flow efficiently to creatively enhance athletic performance.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Strength and Conditioning Coach Coaching Effective Coaching Creative Programming
Developing Linemen from the Ground Up
February 18, 2019
Linemen often do not get the same attention of the skill positions like a quarterback or wide receiver. However offensive and defensive linemen can control much of a football games tempo and outcome. This article goes over key areas to develop a well-rounded program for football linemen.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Football Linemen hs-coaching Programming for Linemen
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.
Concurrent Cognitive and Physical Fitness Training
December 8, 2023
This article presents general information suggesting physical training as a means for improving cognitive fitness.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Cognitive Fitness Personal Training Psychological Training
Maintaining Arm Health with Pitcher-Specific Strength and Conditioning Techniques
April 25, 2025
This article discusses baseball-specific strength and conditioning techniques, focusing on lower extremity training and improving shoulder mechanics.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Shoulder mechanics Pitching Overuse injuries Anaerobic training Biomechanics Baseball players Periodization
Fall Prevention Program Recommendations for an Aging Population
August 5, 2022
This article will discuss the role of strength training, stretching, and functional mobility exercises in reducing falls in older adults and provide a guide for creating a program.
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Strongman Training
April 2, 2021
This excerpt from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Edition gives a quick glimpse into some of the implements used in strongman training.
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Using Unloaded Non-Linear Movement to Improve Performance
September 23, 2019
This article aims to explore why unloaded non-linear training can be an effective modality for personal trainers, strength coaches, and exercise enthusiasts, as well as present the benefits, possible implications, and methods that can be implemented into a current training program.
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