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Which Foot Placement Provides Better Stability when Performing the Barbell Biceps Curl Exercise—Staggered or Parallel?
August 5, 2019by Joyce Blandino and Michael Krackow, CSCS, TSAC-F
The purpose of this article is to examine which foot placement (staggered or parallel) provides better trunk stability when performing the barbell biceps curl exercise.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Strength Training for the Aging Exerciser - Benefits, Considerations, and Program Design Tips
April 21, 2025by Josh McMillan, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
This article dives into the extensive benefits of strength training for aging exercisers, emphasizing its positive effects on muscle mass, bone density, balance, and metabolic health.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
NSCA Announces 2026 Peer & Special Recognition Awards
June 26, 2026
Meet the 2026 NSCA Peer & Special Recognition Awards recipients, who will be recognized for excellence across the profession at the NSCA National Conference.
Strength Training Practices for Rowing – Part 1 – Reducing Injuries
April 3, 2020by Williamson Ruth, CSCS and Blake Gourley
This review will focus on two of the most common and costliest injuries in rowing, as well as provide resources that can be used by strength coaches, rowing coaches, and self-coached rowers to inform training practices.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Strength as a Velocity-Dependent Concept
November 8, 2021by NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science
This excerpt from NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science describes strength as a velocity-dependent concept.
Coaches Exercise Science
Effect of Alternative Low-Impact Physical Activity and Exercise on Older Adults
February 1, 2021by Rachael Childers, Catherine Gallagher, Maisie Davis, and Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT
The purpose of this article is to discuss the various types of low-impact activities and their associated cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Private Sector Coach of the Year
The Private Sector Coach of the Year Award, previously known as the Personal Trainer of the Year Award, recognizes an NSCA-certified professional working in the private sector who demonstrates exceptional impact in client outcomes, application of evidence-based practices, advocacy for the strength and conditioning profession, and significant contributions to the NSCA.
Resistance Training for the Older Client – Should They Press, Squat, and Deadlift?
May 3, 2021by Daniel Flahie, MSEd, CSCS
This article discusses the importance of resistance training for older adults and considerations that personal trainers need to be aware of when working with this population.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
Men’s Lacrosse Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
August 12, 2021by Jessi Glauser, MS, CSCS,*D, Justin Kilian, MEd, CSCS,*D, and Bridget Ann Frugoli Melton, EdD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
The purpose of this article is to present a sample injury prevention program with a specific emphasis on lower body posterior chain development throughout competitive and non-competitive college lacrosse seasons.
Coaches Program design
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