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Considerations of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training

September 3, 2019by Nicholas Martinez, Christopher Lilla, CSCS, and Michael Renteria, CSCS

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The innovative technology found in portable BFR training systems can help tactical personnel achieve greater strength and hypertrophic gains, as well as optimize training programs and overall performance.

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Maintaining Physique and Physical Fitness in Parenthood – A Guide for New Parents

August 6, 2025by Adam Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Andres Avesta, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS,*D, FISSN

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This Personal Training Quarterly article presents time-efficient fitness strategies to maintain physical and mental health during early parenthood. Visit NSCA online to read more on nutrition, health science, and fitness news.

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Balancing Resistance Training with Sport Practice Demands – Appreciating the RDL for In-Season Strength Training

May 23, 2021by Benjamin Gregg Durbin, CSCS and Michael Libruk

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This article examines why the Romanian deadlift (RDL) provides a suitable in-season strength training application, explores the interlinked relationship between the demands of practice and resistance training, and identifies how the RDL functions with other lower-extremity exercises.

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Training the College-Level Volleyball Athlete

August 25, 2022by Allen Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, RSCC*E

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The purpose of this article is to introduce the reader to methods of training collegiate volleyball athletes.

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Sport-Specific Training – A Guide to Exercise Selection

December 22, 2023by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT

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This article seeks to help simplify the exercise selection process by providing clarity on how different exercises can aid in enhancing performance and potentially reduce injury risk.

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Principle-Based Program Design—A Practical, Step-By-Step Guide

April 11, 2018by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT

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Although most resources on program design review the foundational scientific principles of training, they often fail to provide practical strategies that strength and conditioning professionals need in order to apply these principles successfully. To help bridge the gap between science and application, this article provides a simple and practical, step-by-step system for applying the scientific principles of training into the program design process.

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What Types of Protein are Best for Resistance Training Athletes?

March 4, 2019by Michael A. Nelson

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Protein is a staple in the diet of resistance training individuals looking to maximize strength and hypertrophy adaptations. This article reviews the quality of plant-based and animal-based proteins, and what proteins are right on an individual basis.

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Single-Leg and Double-Leg Training Implications for Basketball

April 20, 2018by Ramsey Nijem, MS, CSCS, RSCC

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Both unilateral and bilateral training should be used to optimally develop basketball players. This article compares single-leg and double-leg training options and provides considerations and potential implications for training basketball athletes.

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Choosing Exercises—“The Crunch”

April 8, 2018by Brad J. Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA and Stuart McGill, PhD

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Should personal trainers include the crunch exercise in an exercise program? The answer should always be, “it depends;” however, arriving at the best answer requires a process.

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The Importance of Creatine Timing for Muscle Size and Strength

September 22, 2023by Adam Gonzalez, PHD, CISSN, CSCS,*D and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS,*D, FISSN

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

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