Training
·
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
Training
Science-Backed Training Articles to Strengthen Your Performance and Rehab Programming.
Latest
Testing
·
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
Training
·
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,
Training
·
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
Training
·
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
Training
·
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,
Training
·
Is “2× Bodyweight Squat” the Gold Standard for Athletes?
Coaches often recommend that athletes should squat twice their body weight. On the surface, it’s a simple benchmark. But
Training
·
Many Roads to Muscle: How Low-Load and High-Load Training Compare
Building strength and muscle has traditionally focused on lifting heavy loads (≥70% 1RM). But not everyone can tolerate heavy loads
Training
·
Linear vs. Undulating Periodization for Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy
Linear traditional (TP) and undulating (UP) periodization are two common approaches to developing strength and athletic qualities. This meta-analysis asks
Training
·
Basketball is a Contact Sport: Quantifying the Physical Demands of the Game
Modern basketball play involves frequent physical contact. Understanding the frequency, type, and positional context of contacts can help coaches refine
Training
·
Eccentric Overload vs. Traditional Training: Is AEL Any Better?
Accentuated eccentric loading (AEL) allows athletes to handle supramaximal loads during the lowering phase of lifts. This study tested if