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Long-Length Loading: What Really Drives New Sarcomeres?
For years, strength and conditioning coaches have leaned on eccentric training as the gold standard for adding sarcomeres in series
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The Athletic Potential Arc
When I think about an athlete’s journey, I picture what I call the Athletic Potential Arc. Lets break down
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Neuromuscular Warmup Improves Dynamic Knee Valgus
Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) increases ACL risk, especially in female hoopers who land and cut frequently. Poor trunk–hip control
Testing
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Soft vs Fast Landings: The Trade-Off Between Safety and Performance
Coaches often encourage athletes to “land softly” to protect the knee. While this may reduce injury risk, it may also
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The Effects of Massage Guns and Foam Rolling Post Warmup
Teams often add foam rolling and massage guns to pre-practice warm-ups. Coaches and athletes assume these tools boost readiness, mobility,
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Early Specialization: More Risk, No Clear Reward
Families, clubs, and even NIL incentives push kids to focus on one sport for most of the year. This new
Recovery
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Recovery Strategies for Professional and Elite Amateur Golfers
Golfers endure unique demands: up to 2,000 swings in a tournament week, walking 40–80 km, and frequent travel
Training
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Effects of Training Age Over 4 Years in D1 Football (15 Years of Data)
Collegiate football athletes train in highly structured environments with robust strength and conditioning (S&C) and nutrition support. Coaches
Hamstring Injury Mechanisms and Eccentric Training Adaptations
Hamstring strains are common, costly, and stubbornly recurrent in running sports. This brand narrative review examines the underlying causes of
Exercise Variables That Matter Most for Achilles Tendinopathy Rehab
Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is common in athletes and active adults, and exercise is the cornerstone of care. Yet programs vary
Testing
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Mental Fatigue Worsens Stop‑Jump Mechanics in Hoopers
Non‑contact ACL injuries often occur during abrupt stop‑jump actions in basketball. While physical fatigue gets most of the
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Eccentric Tempo: When Slowing Down Helps, When It Hurts
Coaches often manipulate tempo, yet evidence on eccentric duration is mixed. This meta-analysis isolates the eccentric phase (shorter, ≤2 s,