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Operationalizing Power
June 1, 2017
Considering that the term "power" typically evokes the perception of high-speed movement, many people are inclined to take the tenets of specificity to literally mean “train fast, be fast.” However, to create the most strategic methods of training and adaptation, it is vital to compartmentalize power into the primary testable and trainable elements.
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation power power training strength and conditioning
Using Unloaded Non-Linear Movement to Improve Performance
September 23, 2019
This article aims to explore why unloaded non-linear training can be an effective modality for personal trainers, strength coaches, and exercise enthusiasts, as well as present the benefits, possible implications, and methods that can be implemented into a current training program.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Non-Linear Unloaded Exercise Sagittal Frontal Transverse
Rehabilitation to Performance of the Shoulder for the Tactical Athlete
February 25, 2026
This TSAC Report article examines the primary risk factors contributing to shoulder pain in tactical athletes and provides evidence-based rehabilitation strategies. Visit NSCA online to learn more about exercise research for tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Rehabilitation Shoulder Exercises First Responders Injury Prevention Exercise Research LTAD Occupational Fitness Pathology
Load Carriage – Programming for Special Operations Forces
April 28, 2023
This narrative review will focus on the research related to tactical load carriage and on a program recommendation to maximize strength and endurance adaptations in Special Operations Forces (SOF).
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Special Operations Forces Load Carriage Stress Inoculation Training Readiness
Incorporating Training Load Monitoring into Fitness Programming: A Review of Practical Tools for Fitness Providers
October 8, 2018
In recent years, performance and prevention strategies have grown to include monitoring training load (TL) to understand fatigue and the potential effects of fatigue on training adaptation and performance.
Personal trainers Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Training Load Monitoring Heart Rate Monitoring HRV
TSAC Research Column – July 2021
April 29, 2022
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Firefighters Police Officers Load Carry Age Soldiers Fitness Field Test Change of Direction
Defining, Measuring, and Monitoring Resilience for the Tactical Professional: Part 1 – Allostatic Load Theory: Principles for the Tactical Professional at Home and on the Job
February 4, 2022
This article defines and reviews the allostatic load theory in tactical personnel.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Allostatic Load Theory Tactical Stress TSAC-F
TSAC Report – July 2019 Research Column
March 21, 2020
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Firefighters Specialist Police Warrior Task Sleep Health Tactical Athlete
Program Design Considerations for Optimal Strength and Hypertrophy of the Glute Muscles
April 5, 2024
This article provides eight important considerations when designing a program to optimally build the glutes.
Personal trainers Program design Strength Hypertrophy Program Design Glutes
The Role of Rate of Force Development in Bench Press Performance
February 18, 2026
This NSCA Coach article discusses training modalities in bench press training and incorporating accessories to improve rate of force development (RFD) among athletes. Visit NSCA online to read more on strength training and exercise science.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development One-Rep Maximum (1RM) Performance Training Bench Press Resistance Training Compensatory Acceleration Training (CAT) Dynamic Effort (DE) Method Barbell Exercises
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