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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.
Early Sport Specialization Versus Diversification in Youth Athletes
December 1, 2013
The purpose of this article is to discuss the different opinions regarding the validity of early sport specialization as opposed to diversification, specifically the effect these two methods have on injuries, motor development, skill acquisition, and social and psychological aspects.
Coaches Program design Personal Trainers long-term athletic development Youth training guidelines NSCA Coach
How Do I Become a Personal Trainer?
May 1, 2015
How Do I Become a Personal Trainer?
Coaches Nutrition how to lose weight diet guidelines diet for weight loss weight loss
Emergency Preparedness in Personal Training: Are You Ready?
March 25, 2013
Emergency Preparation Plans As a Personal Trainer
Coaches Safety Emergency Plans Preparation Team Plans
Does Training to Failure Maximize Muscle Hypertrophy?
March 27, 2020
This infographic discusses factors to consider when training to muscle failure.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Infographics Hypertrophy Recovery Frequency
Strengthening the Lateral Gluteal Muscles
October 8, 2019
This infographic highlights a study that explores the role of the lateral gluteal muscles and their impact on runners.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Infographics Gluteal Muscles Running
Sprint-Specific Training
April 1, 2019
This infographic shows the effects of sprint specific training, both forward and backward, and its relation to speed and power output.
Coaches Exercise Science Sprinting Performance Sprinting Mechanics Speed Strength infographics
Muscle Activation in Hip Thrust Variations
March 4, 2019
This infographic looks at the percentages of optimal muscle activation in variations of the hip thrust.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Hip Thrust Muscle Activation Hip Flexion Hip Extension infographics
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