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Advanced Power Techniques
May 7, 2018by Duncan French, PhD, CSCS,*D, USAW
The expression of mechanical “muscle power” and the advanced training methodologies used to optimize it are explained by Duncan French in this session from the 2015 NSCA National Conference. By overviewing training strategies utilized with world-class athletes, this session links science with advanced training techniques designed to augment muscle power.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Muscle Growth
June 19, 2020by Strength Training
This article briefly explains the two principles necessary for muscle growth.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design
thur1600schoenfeld
September 19, 2019by Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
NATCON 22
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Muscle Activation in Hip-Extensor Exercises
May 24, 2018by Yann Le Meur, PhD
This study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research compared the muscle activation level of the gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, and erector spinae in the hip thrust, barbell deadlift, and hex bar deadlift; each of which are compound resisted hip-extension exercises.
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Nutritional Supplementation to Increase Muscle Mass
July 26, 2018by Trent J. Herda, PhD
In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Trent Herda talks about using supplementation to build muscle mass. He discusses protein, the impact of resistance training, what data is currently available, and introduces some newer supplements.
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Tests of Core Muscle Power
May 21, 2018by Developing the Core
This article describes two different methods for testing core muscle power. Both of the described methods utilize medicine ball throws.
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September 19, 2019by Mark White, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F & Robert Pettitt, PhD, CSCS
TAT22
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Gut Health and its Impact on Muscle Gain and Fat Loss
May 10, 2018by Dawn Weatherwax, RD, CSSD, LD, ATC, CSCS
In this session from the 2015 Personal Trainers Conference, dietitian Dawn Weatherwax explains how the health of the digestive system affects overall health. Learn how gastrointestinal health impacts fat loss and muscle gain, the signs and symptoms of poor gut health, and foods and supplements that have been shown to have a positive impact on gut integrity.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition
A Guide to Muscle Protein Synthesis for the Physique Athlete and Coach
June 19, 2023by Adam Michael Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, David Douglas Church, PhD, CSCS,*D, and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS
This article discusses the balance between muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and muscle protein breakdown (MPB) to help individuals better achieve their goals in muscle hypertrophy.
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Exercise Progressions for Resuming Strength Training Following Posterior-Chain Muscle Injury
June 11, 2025by Emidio E. Pistilli, PhD
NSCA Coach 11.4 shares how strength training of the posterior chain in athletes can reduce injury risk and aid rehabilitation. Visit us online to read more about exercise research.
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