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Progression for First Responders to Help Prevent Lifting Injuries
April 1, 2013
This article contains a sample progression to use with high call volume fire departments to help maintain mobility while building job-specific strength and avoiding a hyper-fatigued state.
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Position Statements
Position statements are official statements of the NSCA on topics related to strength and conditioning and exercise science. All NSCA Position Statements are published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research® and free to the public.
Utilizing the Priority Training System for First Responders
March 1, 2014
The “priority training system” is one method first responders can use to ensure adequate exercise while not overexerting to the point that they are too fatigued to perform their jobs.
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Case Study: 3 Smart Questions Every Concerned Parent of a Teen Athlete Should Ask
The proper age-specific program may improve your teenager’s sports performance and reduce their risk of injuries.
TSAC Report 45 Research Review
February 1, 2017
This article is the ninth in 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.
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TSAC Research Column – January 2023
August 11, 2023
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.
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Prescription Exercise Programming in Preparation for the Army Combat Fitness Test
February 24, 2023
This article discusses the importance and impact a qualified fitness professional on the fitness and readiness of soldiers for the United States Army.
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TSAC Report – First Responder Research Column – October 2024 – Injury Mitigation among First Responders: An International Prospective
May 28, 2025
TSAC Report 75, shares content on injury prevention exercises for first responders. Visit NSCA online to read articles on health science, tactical athlete and more.
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Reducing the Load on First Responders
April 1, 2014
In order to move patients, gear, and equipment properly, the first responder must be able to move well themselves. Both unloaded and loaded movement should be examined and trained. One way to achieve this is to train frequently and properly with a constant focus on both mobility and strength in the various positions that are commonly required of first responders.
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