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Light Sled Pulls
June 11, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design
Learn how to perform a light sled pull, which can help increase speed strength, power, and stride length.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
"Get Up and Go" Drill for Rugby Players
May 22, 2018by Developing Speed
The aim of the get up and go drill for rugby players is to develop the ability to accelerate from a low body position, which is especially important when accelerating into a potential contact situation.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
The Power Position—Characteristics and Coaching Points
August 24, 2018by Michael Stone PhD
The power position is an integral position for a variety of power lifting movements. Athletes can develop their power position via an integrated approach involving sound exercise selection and purposeful instruction leading to enhanced strength and technique.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Betaine as an Ergogenic Aid
June 11, 2018by Debra A. Wein, MS, RD, LDN, NSCA-CPT, CSSD
This article addresses emerging research that both supports and refutes betaine’s capacity to promote muscular adaptations.
Coaches Nutrition
5 Reaction Drills to Build Quickness
May 22, 2018by Developing Agility and Quickness
This book excerpt provides examples of quickness drills that may improve the ability to identify a specific stimulus and to respond quickly and appropriately.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Windows of Opportunity
March 12, 2019by Developing Agility and Quickness, Second Edition: pp. 68 – 70
This book excerpt from Developing Agility and Quickness describes the windows of opportunity in youth athletes to time progressions in speed and agility training with their biological and chronological development.
Coaches Program design
The French Contrast Method – Theory and Application
July 27, 2023by Michael Long, MS, Christopher Fee, CSCS, and Christopher Taber, PhD, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to discuss the theory behind the French Contrast Method (FCM), current evidence demonstrating its effectiveness, as well as proper implementation and execution for athletic populations.
Coaches Program design
Implementing a Time-Efficient Occupational Training Program for Law Enforcement Personnel
June 21, 2023by Ian Bonder, MS,CSCS, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F, and Dr Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
This article discusses the findings of a recent study on the effectiveness of a time-efficient occupationally-specific training program to improve performance in qualities related to physically demanding tactical tasks in law enforcement officers.
TSAC Facilitators 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
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.
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