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What is the Catch? Clarifying Weightlifting Exercises and Terminology
April 20, 2018by Samuel H. Gardner, MS, CSCS, RSCC, USAW, USATF, Timothy Dombrowski, MS, CSCS, RSCC, USAW-ASPC, and Jeremy D. Gough, MS, CSCS, RSCC
This article covers commonly used terminology from United States of America Weightlifting (USAW), plus it contains illustrations of the basic positions for weightlifting exercises.
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Implementing Olympic-Style Weightlifting in Strength Training for Sport
August 26, 2019by Antonio Squillante, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RSCC
This article considers some of the main differences between the training of Olympic weightlifters and the use of Olympic weightlifting exercises in strength training for sport.
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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.
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The Safest and Riskiest Forms of Resistance Training
April 29, 2026by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
This PTQ article reviews the research comparing injury rates across major resistance training styles and ranks them from the safest to the riskiest and provides practical recommendations to improve training safety. Visit NSCA online to learn more about bodybuilding and strength training strategies.
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Integration of Clean Variations, Progressions, and Application in Strength and Conditioning Programs
July 28, 2023by Dr Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA, Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC, Marc Tangeman, CSCS, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Tim Piper, EdD, CSCS,*D
The purpose of this article is to provide the strength and conditioning coach with a template on how to integrate the clean and power clean into athletic training programs.
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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 88: Ryan Metzger
Ryan Metzger, Senior Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Clemson University, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about their internship program going virtual amidst the pandemic to provide young strength coaches the education they need to grow despite the lack of in-person training. Topics of discussion also include early sport specialization and burnout, as well as being a role model for female athletes.
Find Ryan on Instagram: @clemsonolystrength or @coach_metz | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
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Normalizing Fitness Data
May 21, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments
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.
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