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View article: MECHANISMS FOR RUPTURED ACHILLES TENDONS: WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS
MECHANISMS FOR RUPTURED ACHILLES TENDONS: WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS Open
The purpose of this study was to characterize the unusual take-off techniques demonstrated during tumbling take-offs on a spring tumbling strip (STS) and to assess the potential causes of these techniques and their possible contributions t…
View article: POS0196-PARE STEROIDS AND ME: A PRACTICAL TOOL FOR SHARED DECISION-MAKING ABOUT GLUCOCORTICOID TAPERS
POS0196-PARE STEROIDS AND ME: A PRACTICAL TOOL FOR SHARED DECISION-MAKING ABOUT GLUCOCORTICOID TAPERS Open
View article: The Endocrine and Body Composition Responses to Accentuated Eccentric Loading Performed in Cluster Sets During a Strength–Endurance Training Block
The Endocrine and Body Composition Responses to Accentuated Eccentric Loading Performed in Cluster Sets During a Strength–Endurance Training Block Open
This study investigated the endocrine responses to accentuated eccentric loading (AEL) paired with cluster sets (CSs) versus traditional training (TRAD). Seventeen recreationally active subjects (male = 11, females = 6, age = 23.18 ± 4.15 …
View article: Coach–athlete relationships, self‐confidence, and psychological wellbeing: The role of perceived and received coach support
Coach–athlete relationships, self‐confidence, and psychological wellbeing: The role of perceived and received coach support Open
Coaches are recognized as key support providers, although there is limited understanding of how coach support relates to athletes' self‐confidence and psychological wellbeing. This study examined relationships among perceived coach support…
View article: The Myth of the Myth? An Opinion
The Myth of the Myth? An Opinion Open
It has become quite popular to question accepted scientific evidence, particularly as it pertains to the validity of various aspects of sport science. Recently, the concept of periodization has been questioned as to its usefulness and even…
View article: The Use of Free Weight Squats in Sports: A Narrative Review—Terminology and Biomechanics
The Use of Free Weight Squats in Sports: A Narrative Review—Terminology and Biomechanics Open
There is substantial evidence indicating that increased maximum strength as a result of training with squats, particularly full and parallel squats, is associated with superior athletic capabilities, such as sprinting, jumping and agility.…
View article: Training Volume and High-Speed Loads Vary Within Microcycle in Elite North American Soccer Players
Training Volume and High-Speed Loads Vary Within Microcycle in Elite North American Soccer Players Open
Ishida, A, Draper, G, Wright, M, Emerson, J, and Stone, MH. Training volume and high-speed loads vary within microcycle in elite North American soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 37(11): 2229–2234, 2023—The purposes of this study were to …
View article: Keeping the Swing on Par: Golfers and Upper Extremity Injuries they Face
Keeping the Swing on Par: Golfers and Upper Extremity Injuries they Face Open
Golf is a sport enjoyed by a rapidly growing population. While it is perceived as a low-demand activity, golf and its thousands of high-energy rotational swings can result in a plethora of upper extremity injuries. We examine the biomechan…
View article: National Strength and Conditioning Association Position Statement on Weightlifting for Sports Performance
National Strength and Conditioning Association Position Statement on Weightlifting for Sports Performance Open
Comfort, P, Haff, GG, Suchomel, TJ, Soriano, MA, Pierce, KC, Hornsby, WG, Haff, EE, Sommerfield, LM, Chavda, S, Morris, SJ, Fry, AC, and Stone, MH. National Strength and Conditioning Association position statement on weightlifting for spor…
View article: An analysis of motivating factors in 1,725 worldwide cases of mass murder between 1900-2019
An analysis of motivating factors in 1,725 worldwide cases of mass murder between 1900-2019 Open
Mass murder, particularly mass shootings, constitutes a major, growing public health concern. Specific motivations for these acts are not well understood, often overattributed to severe mental illness. Identifying diverse factors motivatin…
View article: Cumulative disturbance effects on phosphorus mobility in a gravel-bed river at the catchment scale
Cumulative disturbance effects on phosphorus mobility in a gravel-bed river at the catchment scale Open
Landscape disturbance pressures in forested headwater regions can modify both the supply and transport of sediment from hillslopes to river networks. The effects of these pressures on phosphorus (P) mobility in rivers vary regionally depen…
View article: Training Specificity for Athletes: Emphasis on Strength-Power Training: A Narrative Review
Training Specificity for Athletes: Emphasis on Strength-Power Training: A Narrative Review Open
Specificity has two major components: A strength-endurance continuum (S-EC) and adherence to principles of Dynamic Correspondence. Available evidence indicates the existence of the S-EC continuum from two aspects. Indeed, the S-EC exists, …
View article: Field based assessment of a tri-axial accelerometers validity to identify steps and reliability to quantify external load
Field based assessment of a tri-axial accelerometers validity to identify steps and reliability to quantify external load Open
Background: The monitoring of accelerometry derived load has received increased attention in recent years. However, the ability of such measures to quantify training load during sport-related activities is not well established. Thus, the c…
View article: “Are You Doing Any Sport Science?” A Brief Editorial
“Are You Doing Any Sport Science?” A Brief Editorial Open
This brief opinion-based editorial addresses what the authors perceive to be a fundamental issue in the application of sport science, and these issues are reflected by the question “Are you doing any sport science?” As sport science has gr…
View article: Supporting patients to get the best from their osteoporosis treatment: a rapid realist review of what works, for whom, and in what circumstance
Supporting patients to get the best from their osteoporosis treatment: a rapid realist review of what works, for whom, and in what circumstance Open
View article: Positive Impulse Phase versus Propulsive Impulse Phase: Correlations between Asymmetry and Countermovement Jump Performance
Positive Impulse Phase versus Propulsive Impulse Phase: Correlations between Asymmetry and Countermovement Jump Performance Open
The relationship between asymmetry and performance is still undetermined in the literature. Methods of assessing asymmetry have been inconsistent and focused on the analysis of jumping asymmetry. Dual ground reaction forces are prevalent i…
View article: Convergent Validity of the Short Recovery and Stress Scale in Collegiate Weightlifters
Convergent Validity of the Short Recovery and Stress Scale in Collegiate Weightlifters Open
The purpose of this study was to determine whether changes in collegiate weightlifters' external training load, biochemical markers, and jumping performance correlate to changes in items of the Short Recovery and Stress Scale (SRSS) throug…
View article: Weightlifting for Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review
Weightlifting for Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review Open
The involvement of youth in the sport of weightlifting and the use of weightlifting methods as part of training for youth sport performance appears to be increasing. Weightlifting for children and adolescents has been criticized in some ci…
View article: Skeletal Muscle Adaptations and Performance Outcomes Following a Step and Exponential Taper in Strength Athletes
Skeletal Muscle Adaptations and Performance Outcomes Following a Step and Exponential Taper in Strength Athletes Open
Before major athletic events, a taper is often prescribed to facilitate recovery and enhance performance. However, it is unknown which taper model is most effective for peaking maximal strength and positively augmenting skeletal muscle. Th…
View article: Seasonal Changes and Relationships in Training Loads, Neuromuscular Performance, and Recovery and Stress State in Competitive Female Soccer Players
Seasonal Changes and Relationships in Training Loads, Neuromuscular Performance, and Recovery and Stress State in Competitive Female Soccer Players Open
Background: The purpose of this study was to examine seasonal changes in training load (TL), neuromuscular performance, subjective recovery, and stress state, and to investigate the relationships between acute and chronic TL and neuromuscu…
View article: Performance Comparisons of Youth Weightlifters as a Function of Age Group and Sex
Performance Comparisons of Youth Weightlifters as a Function of Age Group and Sex Open
This study was designed to provide an overview of weightlifting performance as a function of age group and sex and evaluate the potential of countermovement jump height (CMJH) as a tool to gauge performance potential. Data from 130 youth a…
View article: Troubleshooting a Nonresponder: Guidance for the Strength and Conditioning Coach
Troubleshooting a Nonresponder: Guidance for the Strength and Conditioning Coach Open
Ideally an athlete would continue to improve performance indefinitely over time, however improvement slows as the athlete approaches their genetic limits. Measuring performance is complex—performance may be temporarily depressed following …
View article: Short-Term Periodized Programming May Improve Strength, Power, Jump Kinetics, and Sprint Efficiency in Soccer
Short-Term Periodized Programming May Improve Strength, Power, Jump Kinetics, and Sprint Efficiency in Soccer Open
The purpose of this study was to examine if short-term periodized programming may improve strength, power, jump kinetics, and sprint efficiency in soccer. Seventeen players (19.6 ± 1.6 yrs; 73.8 ± 8.2 kg; 1.77 ± 0.6 m) were divided into tw…
View article: Lean Body Mass and Muscle Cross-Sectional Area Adaptations Among College Age Males with Different Strength Levels across 11 Weeks of Block Periodized Programmed Resistance Training
Lean Body Mass and Muscle Cross-Sectional Area Adaptations Among College Age Males with Different Strength Levels across 11 Weeks of Block Periodized Programmed Resistance Training Open
The block periodization training paradigm has been shown to produce enhanced gains in strength and power. The purpose of this study is to assess resistance training induced alterations in lean body mass and cross-sectional area using a blo…
View article: Strength, Endocrine, and Body Composition Alterations across Four Blocks of Training in an Elite 400 m Sprinter
Strength, Endocrine, and Body Composition Alterations across Four Blocks of Training in an Elite 400 m Sprinter Open
The ability to produce force rapidly has the potential to directly influence sprinting performance through changes in stride length and stride frequency. This ability is commonly referred to as the rate of force development (RFD). For this…
View article: Changes in Maximal Strength and Home Run Performance in NCAA Division I Baseball Players Across 3 Competitive Seasons: A Descriptive Study
Changes in Maximal Strength and Home Run Performance in NCAA Division I Baseball Players Across 3 Competitive Seasons: A Descriptive Study Open
The purpose of this longitudinal, descriptive study was to observe changes in maximal strength measured via isometric clean grip mid-thigh pull and home runs (total and home runs per game) across three years of training and three competiti…
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View article: The Effect of Training Status on Adaptations to 11 Weeks of Block Periodization Training
The Effect of Training Status on Adaptations to 11 Weeks of Block Periodization Training Open
Some controversy exists as to the most efficacious method of training to achieve enhanced levels of sport performance. Controversy concerning the efficacy of periodization and especially block periodization (BP) likely stems from the use o…
View article: Emphasizing Task-Specific Hypertrophy to Enhance Sequential Strength and Power Performance
Emphasizing Task-Specific Hypertrophy to Enhance Sequential Strength and Power Performance Open
While strength is indeed a skill, most discussions have primarily considered structural adaptations rather than ultrastructural augmentation to improve performance. Altering the structural component of the muscle is often the aim of hypert…
View article: The insanity defense in cases of homicide involving post-mortem dismemberment
The insanity defense in cases of homicide involving post-mortem dismemberment Open