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Tacos, Coaching and a Poor Dining Experience
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Can Tendons Heal Without Changing Structure? Patellar Tendinopathy Study
When an athlete feels better, we often assume they’re getting better structurally too. But what if that’s not
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CMJ Force-Time Curve Consistency
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a go-to tool for monitoring neuromuscular status in athletes. Recently, more emphasis has been placed
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Bimodal vs. Unimodal Jumps: Is One Better?
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is widely used to evaluate lower-body power, coordination, and rapid force development. Ground reaction force (GRF)
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Hustle at Home: The Influence of Crowds on Effort in NBA Games
Home court advantage has long been observed across professional sports, with basketball showing one of the strongest effects. COVID-19 created
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"Stress Is Stress" is Not Accurate
In strength and conditioning circles, you’ll often hear a familiar phrase: “Stress is stress.” It reminds us that all
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The 8 CMJ Force-Time Curves
Vertical ground reaction force (GRF) profiles from countermovement jumps (CMJs) provide insights into the athlete's jump strategy. Beyond
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Fast Down, Brake Hard: How Accelerated Eccentric Cues Effect Jump Performance
Coaches often use verbal cues to drive movement changes, but more exploration is needed to understand how these cues impact
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Straight Bar Deadlift: Optimal Loading for Force Production
In most sports, athletes don’t just need strength, they need force fast. That’s where Peak Force (PF) and
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Is there a more efficient countermovement jump profile?
Vertical jump testing is everywhere in athlete monitoring. Coaches often examine jump height, but they often overlook how the athlete
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Jump Biomechanical Inefficiencies After ACL Reconstruction
Athletes often struggle to regain full function after ACL reconstruction (ACLR), even when strength returns. Traditional strength tests may overlook
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Mechanisms of Low-Load, Fatigue-Induced Hypertrophy
Traditional strength training guidelines recommend loads ≥70% of 1RM to maximize hypertrophy. However, low-load resistance exercise training (RET) to failure