Notice: The NSCA website is scheduled to undergo system maintenance from 2:00 AM - 2:30 AM EST. During this time, there may be short service interruptions across the site and some parts of  the site may not be accessible. We apologize for any inconvenience while we work to improve the website experience and security.

0

Notice: The NSCA website is scheduled to undergo system maintenance from 2:00 AM - 2:30 AM EST. During this time, there may be short service interruptions across the site and some parts of  the site may not be accessible. We apologize for any inconvenience while we work to improve the website experience and security.

Edit or enter text to search for something

  • Type







  • Filter By


  • Certification Type






  • Audience



  • Topics












(811 found)

Effective Methods of Grip Strength Development

July 1, 2013

Article

Development of grip strength is often overlooked in traditional resistance training programs, but small program adjustments that target grip strength can be of benefit athletes.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design handgrip strongman training hand exercises wrist exercises forearm exercises forearm workouts grip strength exercises strength training

Purpose and Methods of the Hip Hinge and Squat in High School Strength and Conditioning—with Personal Perspective and Sample Program

January 1, 2015

Article Members Only

The hip hinge and squat exercises, and their variations, are used in many strength and conditioning programs to develop athletes of many sports. The listed progressions are examples of practical implications used to develop athletes, but there may be additional practical and effective methods used by strength and conditioning coaches for similar purposes.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design squat strength and conditioning hip hinge high school coaching high school hs-coaching

From the Lab to the Weight Room: How to Bring the Cutting-Edge Science into Your Programs

January 29, 2018

Video Members Only

In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Coaches Conference, Bryan Mann discusses the latest research presentations from the NSCA National Conference that have immediate implications for the strength and conditioning coach.

Coaches Exercise Science Program design Strength and Conditioning Exercise Science in Programming Athlete Monitioring Training Load Training Volume 2018-Coaches-Conference

Advanced Power Techniques

July 30, 2015

Video Members Only

The expression of mechanical “muscle power” and the advanced training methodologies used to optimize it are explained by Duncan French in this session from the 2015 NSCA National Conference. By overviewing training strategies utilized with world-class athletes, this session links science with advanced training techniques designed to augment muscle power.

Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design power motor unit recruitment synchronization firing rate movement prep

Blood Flow Restriction Training: Evidence and Practice

April 30, 2016

Video Members Only

Learn to identify proper scenarios for implementation of blood flow restriction (BFR) training for rehabilitation and performance enhancement, and understand indications and precautions for implementing BFR. This session from the NSCA’s 2016 TSAC Annual Training demonstrates proper usage and technique with standard exercises while using BFR.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design tsac personal trainers coaches enthusiasts athletes

Intensity and Volume by Drill Type

June 1, 2017

Article

Coaches can use drills to improve quickness and agility. The training session can improve the specific areas needed to increase performance results by setting up appropriate intensity levels, duration of drills, recovery periods, and volume of drills.

Coaches Exercise Science Program design agility quickness strength and conditioningstrength and conditioning

Pulling Movements for the Tactical Athlete

April 29, 2013

Video

Jon Carlock, MS, CSCS, *D, spoke at the 2013 TSAC Conference about pulling movements for the tactical athlete.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design TSAC Tactical Athlete Pulling Movements

Improving Mechanical Effectiveness during Sprint Acceleration: Practical Recommendations and Guidelines

February 22, 2020

Article

This infographic details sprint profiling and reviews possible resistance training exercises that help along the force-velocity curve.

TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Infographics Sprint Profiling Force-Velocity Curve Acceleration

Effect of Velocity-Based Loading on Acceleration Kinetics and Kinematics during Sled Towing

February 18, 2019

Article

This info-graphic describes research on velocity decrements to increase propulsive and horizontal force applications to increase acceleration kinetics.

Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design Velocity Based Training Acceleration Sled Push Horizontal Force Application infographics

Practical Applications for Rotational Power Training

June 1, 2017

Article Members Only

As rotation, power, and rotational power are all common pieces of everyday life, it is important to train for efficiency in the movements. This article addresses the specific approaches rotational training can have in an individual’s strength program to address core integrity, synergistic muscular systems, and overall athletic capabilities as it relates to aging.

Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design PTQ rotational power core training personal training

  • Type







  • Filter By


  • Certification Type






  • Audience



  • Topics












#NSCAStrong #NSCAStrong

has been added to your shopping cart!

Continue Shopping Checkout Now


Full Page Experience