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Wrestling

August 25, 2022by Developing Agility and Quickness

Article

This excerpt from Developing Agility and Quickness explains the agility considerations for different wrestling disciplines.

Coaches Program design

Resistance Training for the Older Adult – Progressions to Achieve an Overhead Press

February 7, 2022by Robert Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA

Article

This purpose of this article is to supply personal trainers with resistance training techniques, progressions, and cues that can assist their clients in overcoming sarcopenia and to eventually press to the overhead position pain free and with confidence.

Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design

What are the Competencies of a Qualified Strength and Conditioning Professional?

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The strength and conditioning profession involves combined competencies for the application of sport/exercise science, administration, management, teaching, and coaching. Its professionals must also comply with various laws and regulations while responding to instances of potential injury, and related claims and suits. This creates remarkable challenges, and requires substantial experience, expertise, and other resources to effectively address them, especially in multi-sport (e.g., collegiate and scholastic) settings.

Building a Balanced and Symmetrical Physique – Is Regional Hypertrophy Possible?

June 7, 2022by Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS and Adam Michael Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS

Article

This article provides a brief overview of literature where regional hypertrophy was reported. It also discusses the basic science and application of regional hypertrophy training.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design

Rehabilitation to Performance of the Shoulder for the Tactical Athlete

February 25, 2026by Alexander Weber, DC, CCSP, CSCS, and Michael Fanning, DC, DACBSP, RMSK, CSCS

Article

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, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development

Effects of Core Instability on Muscle Activity

February 25, 2019by Developing the Core: pp 34-36

Article

This Kinetic Select from Developing the Core reviews the effects of muscle activity when performing exercises on unstable surfaces.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches

Addressing Common Myths and Misconceptions About Youth Strength Training

September 13, 2024by Josh McMillian, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D

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This article sets out to address and dispel these myths, offering evidence-based insights into the significance, safety, and multifaceted benefits of strength training for youth.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Professional Development

Include Closed-Chain and Open-Chained Core Exercises

December 28, 2020by Developing the Core

Article

This excerpt from Developing the Core briefly defines closed- and open-chain exercises and their respective roles in training.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design

Normalizing Fitness Data

May 21, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments

Article

Field tests have become popular in applied exercise science and sport performance enhancement programs because of their simplicity and ability to generalize results. However, numerous confounding factors may influence the validity of test data from such evaluations.

Coaches Testing and Evaluation

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