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13 Apr
Interesting Snippets of Strength and conditioning research, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Journals, Strength and Conditioning Research, Systematic review, Uncategorized

Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR Version – April 2016

The Reliability of Functional Movement Screening and In-Season Changes in Physical Function and Performance Among Elite Rugby League Players Waldron et al looked at the correlation between the functional moment screening tests (12 in total)...

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23 Jan
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR Version – January 2016

TL;DR More reps regardless of the time under tension is a better factor for increasing neuromuscular and metabolic responses.  Mechanical work completed may potentially be a more important factor for hypertrophy than simple "time under...

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18 Nov
Strength and Conditioning, Strength and Conditioning Research, Uncategorized

Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR Version – November 2015

TL;DRChains and bands can provide a good strength stimulus over longer periods of training for athletes of different sporting backgrounds and untrained subjects.  We can't say if this is due to a novel stimulus...

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11 Nov
Strength and Conditioning Research, Uncategorized

Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR version October 2015

TL;DRSome researchers are obviously of the opinion that block perodisation means doing the exact same workout (or stimulus) 2 weeks in a row. If you want to increase change of direction increase your relative strength...

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10 Mar
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Journals, Science

Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR Version – March 2015

First of all dear reader apologies for missing out on February I haven't been keeping this blog up to date as I would like. Something I plan to remedy in the immediate future.Blood pressure...

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12 Sep
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Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR version – September 2014

 TL;DR Eccentric strength is important for change of direction Squat and hip abduction are the best prevention for knee valgus when landing Low rest between angonist/antagonist supersets makes gains. Total body training crammed together isn't much worse than...

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02 Apr
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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 all players...

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11 Feb
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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 performance15 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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