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Muscle Growth

June 19, 2020

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This article briefly explains the two principles necessary for muscle growth.

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Blood Flow Restriction Training and the Physique Athlete

August 21, 2020

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This infographic provides a brief overview of the practical, research-based application to maximizing muscle size through blood flow restriction training.

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The Importance of Creatine Timing for Muscle Size and Strength

September 15, 2023

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This article provides a discussion around the evidence on creatine timing and supplementation.

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Exercise Programming in a Police Academy – Sample Program and Logistical Considerations

September 29, 2023

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This article provides an overview of a resistance training program for tactical strength and conditioning facilitators in large law enforcement academy settings.

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Hormonal Response to Muscle Contraction

September 17, 2021

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This excerpt from Strength Training describes the hormone response to exercise and their functions within the human body.

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Trainer Tips: Hypertrophy

May 1, 2017

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Trainer Tips are infographics designed to help you, an NSCA professional, educate clients and promote your services. These member-only resources can be used for client education, motivation, and promotion.

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Body Composition in Football Players

March 25, 2019

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Body composition is an important physical characteristic to consider for football players and their performance. Tyler Bosch goes over the various methods of measuring body composition, what the numbers really mean, and how they can be used to develop a player's training.

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The Prevalence of Muscle Dysmorphia in Adolescents and What to Look For

March 1, 2015

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This article discusses what muscle dysmorphia is, the ways in which adolescents can fall victim to it, and how to intervene when body image becomes distorted.

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TSAC Research Column – January 2022

August 26, 2022

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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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Muscle Activation and Strength Training

June 1, 2017

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Periodization of training is based on the principle that different loads (e.g., light, moderate, or heavy) or power requirements recruit different types and numbers of motor units. Recruitment order is important from a practical standpoint for several reasons.

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