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Strength and Conditioning Research the Too Long; Didn’t read version – April 2015

TL;DR Contact  jump mats are accurate for most mortals but might underestimate any freaks you train. Rugby players are bigger, significantly stronger and faster than they were 13 years ago Vibration and deadlift are both good warm...

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Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR (too long didn’t read) version – April 2014

Concentric Hamstring and Quadricep strength of american football players in the NFL scouting combine.  Large study with an elite population! 1.252 players tested. Strength ratio for hamstring to quadriceps was measure at 68-69% for...

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Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR (too long didn’t read) version – Feubuary 2014

  The Importance of maximal leg strength and drop jump performance 15 female rugby players where tested for 1RM, Counter movment jump, Squat Jump and Drop jumps from various heights. The players where split into strong groups...

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