Training
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Plyos Before or After Soccer Training?
Lower-limb power, sprinting, and endurance are critical for soccer performance and success at the elite level. Plyometric jump training
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Comparing Force and Muscle Activation in the Isometric Squat vs. IMTP
Maximal strength assessments are critical in sport performance monitoring and program design. Isometric tests like the Isometric Squat (ISQ) and
Deceleration and ACL Injury Risk?
Deceleration is key for team sport performance and is associated with high mechanical loads. Noncontact ACL injuries often occur during
Should You Care About Protein Timing?
Coaches and athletes have debated the so-called “anabolic window," whether consuming protein immediately before or after training matters
Sudden Spike, Not Weekly Change Related to Injury in 5,200 Runners
Injury is the leading cause of runners discontinuing training. Despite widespread adoption of wearable devices and load-monitoring tools designed
Training
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Best Practice Guidelines for Sprint Training: A Simple Breakdown
When it comes to sprint programming, there is no shortage of methods and variables to consider. Each session type should
Testing
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Jump Testing for Return to Play: What Metrics Really Matter After ACL Reconstruction?
ACL injuries are common in basketball and re-injury rates remain high, especially among youth athletes. Force plate jump testing
Do higher vertical jump scores at the NBA Combine predict future lower limb injury?
For decades, the NBA Combine has been a showcase for elite prospects, where a 40-inch vertical can turn a
Testing
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Tracking Fatigue with the CMJ: Individual Force-Time Changes in Sprinters
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a popular neuromuscular monitoring tool, but its long-term utility in sprinters hasn’t been
Training
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Sand Training: 5 Science-Backed Benefits
The NBA off-season is here, which means plenty of social media photos of players training in the sand. But
Training
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Seated vs Prone Leg Curls: Which is Better?
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common issues in field and court sports. The biceps femoris long head (BFL)
Training
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Reactive Strength Associated with Sprint Performance
Sprinting and acceleration are crucial in field sports like soccer, hurling, and rugby, where plays often hinge on short bursts