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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.
Coaches Program design
Taking Your Personal Training Career to the Next Level
May 14, 2018
Taking Your Personal Training Career to the Next Level
Coaches
Factors Related to Average Concentric Velocity of Four Barbell Exercises at Various Loads
April 10, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This article explains how training age, training frequency, limb length, height, and relative strength relate to concentric barbell velocities at varying loads.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design
The Use of Velocity-Based Training in Sports
July 26, 2018by Bryan Mann, PhD, CSCS*D, TSAC-F*D
In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 Coaches Conference, Dr. Bryan Mann addresses velocity-based training (VBT) in sports. Dr. Mann defines VBT as "the use of various devices that measure displacement and time" as he describes each device and its ability.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Enhancing the Force-Velocity Profile of Athletes Using Weightlifting Derivatives
May 24, 2018by Yann Le Meur, PhD
Weightlifting movements and their derivatives can be programmed effectively by considering their force–velocity characteristics and physiological underpinnings to meet the specific training goals of resistance training phases in accordance with the typical application of periodized training programs.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
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September 19, 2019by Bryan Mann, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA & Tim Suchomel, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC
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Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches
Force-Velocity-Power Profile Characteristics
July 10, 2022by NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science
This excerpt from NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science briefly explains the force-velocity-power profile and how it can give strength and conditioning coaches a more holistic view of athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Improving Mechanical Effectiveness during Sprint Acceleration: Practical Recommendations and Guidelines
February 22, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic details sprint profiling and reviews possible resistance training exercises that help along the force-velocity curve.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
A Velocity-Based Training Program with Variable Resistance
April 8, 2026by Francis Kozub, PhD, CSCS, and Mary Kozub, PhD, RN
This PTQ article focuses on the use of the back squat along with innovative technology to measure velocity during lower body lifts. Visit NSCA online to read more on personal training news and athletic performance.
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Acceleration vs. Maximum Speed
June 15, 2018by Developing Speed
Acceleration and maximum speed are terms used in speed development programs, and when developing a program, it is vital to differentiate between the two. This allows coaches to target their training to the capacity most important in their own sport.
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