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Exercise Progressions for Resuming Strength Training Following Posterior-Chain Muscle Injury
June 11, 2025by Emidio E. Pistilli, PhD
NSCA Coach 11.4 shares how strength training of the posterior chain in athletes can reduce injury risk and aid rehabilitation. Visit us online to read more about exercise research.
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The Deadlift and Its Application to Overall Performance
April 24, 2018by Matthew R. Wenning, MS
This article provides a few key tips on how to perform the deadlift more efficiently and safely. Some helpful coaching cues—such as keeping the head slightly up, activating the lats, and pushing the knees out—can assist a tactical athlete in executing the deadlift while increasing strength over time.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Muscle Activation in Hip-Extensor Exercises
May 24, 2018by Yann Le Meur, PhD
This study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research compared the muscle activation level of the gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, and erector spinae in the hip thrust, barbell deadlift, and hex bar deadlift; each of which are compound resisted hip-extension exercises.
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Rethinking Heavy Barbell Training – Injury Risk vs. Necessity in Non-Powerlifting Populations
September 16, 2026by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
This article analyzes heavy barbell lifting, load management, injury risk, and practical evidence-based programming recommendations. Visit NSCA online to read more about weightlifting and injury prevention
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Emphasizing Strength and Power Performance Using the Trap Bar Deadlift for the Modern-Day Warfighter
The purpose of this article is to provide warfighters and tactical facilitators with an evidence-based approach to improve maximal strength and power using the trap bar deadlift as it relates to combat preparedness.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Annual Program of Strength and Conditioning for High School Wrestlers
September 27, 2024by W. Jeffrey Armstrong, PhD, CSCS, and Charles Lambert, PhD, USAW
This article seeks to provide a sample periodized program plan that will progress wrestlers for multiple years while considering the diverse individual needs and weight class-specific goals.
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Practical Application of Velocity-Based Training in College Football
September 2, 2026by Conor McNally, MS, CSCS, Quincy Johnson, PhD, CPSS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, Yang Yang, and Andrew Fry, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA*E
This article provides a practical framework for implementing velocity-based training (VBT) in the college football setting, including strategies for autoregulation, load monitoring, training specificity, and the development of strength and power. Visit NSCA online to read more on sport performance and strength development.
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Anaerobic and Muscle Endurance Development
May 23, 2018by Developing Endurance
This article provides essential guidelines for athletes beginning a strength and conditioning program that ensures safety and productivity of the training sessions.
Coaches Exercise Technique
Strength Training Practices for Rowing – Part 2 – Strength Training for Performance
June 12, 2020by Williamson Ruth, CSCS and Blake Gourley
This article is the second of a series of articles on strength training practices for rowing and seeks to provide information on periodization strategies for rowers of different competitive levels and schedules, as well as include sample periodization plans and sample programs.
Coaches Program design
Using Intensity Based on Sets and Repetitions – Over 50 Years of Experience: A Brief Overview of Load Setting and Programming Strategy
December 15, 2025by Michael Stone, PhD, CSCS,*D, FUKSCA, FNSCA, William Hornsby, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA, Jacob Reed, PhD, CSCS, Meg Stone, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA*E, Marco Duca, PhD, CSCS, Satoshi Mizuguchi, PhD, CSCS, and Kyle Pierce, PhD, CSCS
This NSCA Coach article offers a brief description on the various methods for setting resistance training loads. Visit NSCA online to read more on strength training and program development.
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