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Progressive overload is a primary driver for neuromuscular adaptation. Eventually we adapt to training stimuli and thus manipulating overload allows
The influence of training near failure on muscle hypertrophy is not well understood. The literature is limited and definitions of
Training for athletes requires consideration for seasonal changes in sport volume. Particularly, training volume and frequencies are manipulated during the
Performance staffs are tasked with developing athletic qualities while reducing the risk of injury. When players get injured, teams lose
Tendinopathy is a broadly defined as a painful condition occurring in and around tendons in response to overuse or under-
The debate of free weights versus machines is as old as time. And while they both have value, when it
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injury types in sports and 73% of individuals with a lateral ankle
ACL injuries are common in sports such as football, soccer, and basketball and they occur 3-5x more in woman
“Maintaining a sufficient stimulus to match adaptive capacity is termed progressive overload.” 1 And progressive overload is perhaps the most
Change of direction (COD) is a critical performance quality in most sports, especially in basketball, given the nature and speed
The barbell back squat is a popular exercise in training and rehab. You have likely programmed them and may be
ACL injuries are a major concern in female athletes, occurring at 2 to 8 times the rate of their male
