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The Double-Knee Bend—Characteristics and Coaching Points
September 3, 2019by William Cedar, CSCS, Guy Hornsby, PhD, CSCS,*D, Satoshi Mizuguchi, CSCS, and Michael Stone, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
The purpose of this article is to present and discuss the phases of the pull that precede the power position, as well as present some suggestions for how to coach these positions.
Coaches Exercise Technique
Developing Fitness-Component Assessments for Military Units
A physical assessment continues to be one of the best ways to evaluate and measure physical preparedness and readiness of a military unit for job-related tasks and future missions. Tactical facilitators must consider multiple factors when developing testing protocols and programs, including leadership support, limited resources, and training cycle time constraints.
TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation
Strength Training for the Aging Exerciser - Benefits, Considerations, and Program Design Tips
April 21, 2025by Josh McMillan, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
This article dives into the extensive benefits of strength training for aging exercisers, emphasizing its positive effects on muscle mass, bone density, balance, and metabolic health.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
Practical Application of Velocity-Based Training in College Football
September 2, 2026by Conor McNally, MS, CSCS, Quincy Johnson, PhD, CPSS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, Yang Yang, and Andrew Fry, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA*E
This article provides a practical framework for implementing velocity-based training (VBT) in the college football setting, including strategies for autoregulation, load monitoring, training specificity, and the development of strength and power. Visit NSCA online to read more on sport performance and strength development.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
The Army Combat Fitness Test – Redefining Physical Training for the United States Army
July 29, 2019by Alexander Bedard, Kevin Bigelman,and Russell Nowels
This article describes the transition from the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) to the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), as well as the detailed events that make the ACFT.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation
NSCA Announces 2025 Coach of the Year Awards
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce the recipients of the organization’s 2025 Coach of the Year Awards
Advanced Understanding of Olympic-Style Weightlifting for Sport
September 24, 2018by Antonio Squillante, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Some of the major misconceptions concerning Olympic-style weightlifting for sport are addressed in this article, providing evidence-based recommendations to better implement the snatch, clean and jerk, and their derivatives in the training of high school and collegiate athletes.
Coaches Program design
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 91: Dr. Tim Suchomel
Dr. Tim Suchomel, Assistant Professor at Carroll University and Wisconsin State Director for the NSCA, talks to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about the emerging role of sport science in strength and conditioning. Topics under discussion include Suchomel’s growing involvement with the NSCA, as well as weightlifting derivatives and their benefits for more individualized performance adaptations.
Find Dr. Suchomel on Twitter: @DrTSuchomel or Instagram: @drtsuchomel or NSCA Sport Science and Performance Technology Special Interest Group | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
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