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Training to Failure vs Close-to-Failure for Muscle Hypertrophy
The influence of training near failure on muscle hypertrophy is not well understood. The literature is limited and definitions of
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Microdosing In-Season Training for Strength
Training for athletes requires consideration for seasonal changes in sport volume. Particularly, training volume and frequencies are manipulated during the
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Strength Training Reduced Injuries by 66%
Performance staffs are tasked with developing athletic qualities while reducing the risk of injury. When players get injured, teams lose
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Resistance Training Dose Components for Tendinopathy Management
Tendinopathy is a broadly defined as a painful condition occurring in and around tendons in response to overuse or under-preparation.
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Free Weights vs Machines for Strength, Hypertrophy, and Jump Performance
The debate of free weights versus machines is as old as time. And while they both have value, when it
Ankle Instability Alters Landing Mechanics
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injury types in sports and 73% of individuals with a lateral ankle
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Vertical Drop Jump Is a Poor Screening Test for ACL Injuries
ACL injuries are common in sports such as football, soccer, and basketball and they occur 3-5x more in woman than
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Increasing Weight vs Reps for Muscle Adaptations
“Maintaining a sufficient stimulus to match adaptive capacity is termed progressive overload.” 1 And progressive overload is perhaps the most
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Improving COD in Basketball Players
Change of direction (COD) is a critical performance quality in most sports, especially in basketball, given the nature and speed
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Biomechanics of Squatting With and Without Knees Over Toes
The barbell back squat is a popular exercise in training and rehab. You have likely programmed them and may be
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Feedback Improves Landing Mechanics & May Reduce ACL Risk
ACL injuries are a major concern in female athletes, occurring at 2 to 8 times the rate of their male
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Sprint Volume Impacts Performance and Fatigue
Repeated sprint training (RST) is a key method for improving speed, aerobic fitness, and intermittent running performance in team sports.