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Basketball is built on repeated high-intensity actions like sprints, jumps, accelerations, and changes of direction. These external demands drive
Exercise selection influences how muscles adapt, but many programs still rely heavily on compound lifts without considering regional effects The
The ACSM just updated its position on resistance training for the first time since 2009. Not because everything changed, but
You’ve probably heard this before...“Most of sprinting is isometric.” The argument usually goes like this. During top-speed
Basketball is built on short, explosive movements in multiple directions. A large portion of those movements involves stopping, not just
Some coaches think higher volume equals greater adaptations, while others emphasize quality repetitions and fatigue management. A major issue in
There is increasing interest in the idea that training at long muscle lengths may enhance hypertrophy. This has led to
Velocity deficits are common in athletes with force-dominant force–velocity profiles. While coaches often use band-assisted jumps, what
Jumping gets most of the attention in performance testing. But every jump ends with a landing. And in sports like
Assisted countermovement jumps (ACMJ) have become popular because they allow athletes to jump higher and move faster by reducing bodyweight.
This week, inside the Applied Performance Coach community, a student asked a great question: “How can force plates tell us
Drop jumps and RSI are staples in performance testing. Coaches often chase shorter ground contact times or higher jumps, assuming
