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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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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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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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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
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Muscle vs. Tendon: Different Adaptations to Mechano-Metabolic Stimuli
Coaches often design programs that focus on muscle, but forget the tendon. Tendons adapt slower and differently than muscles, which
Tendon Healing Stages and Training Considerations
Tendon injuries are frustrating. They take time, don’t always follow a clear path, and often linger longer than expected.
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Human Systems: The Biological Basis of Training
In strength and conditioning, we often hear vague talk about “movement systems” or “training the body as one piece.” While
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Fatigue Alters Landing Control: The Risk for Lower Limb Injuries
Landing after jumping is a primary source of lower limb injuries, especially in sports like basketball. Fatigue is known to
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RPE vs. Velocity Feedback: Autoregulation Without the Tech
Velocity-based training (VBT) is effective but requires tech that many athletes don’t have. RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), particularly
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Tendon Basics: Effect of Mechanical Loading
Tendon Cell Biology: Effect of Mechanical Loading by Stańczak et al. (2024), provides a comprehensive review of how tendons respond