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Plyometric Exercises
August 26, 2019by Developing Power: pp 121
This excerpt from Developing Power discusses implementing plyometric training in a program to develop lower body power.
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Vertical vs. Horizontal-Oriented Drop Jump Training: Chronic Effects on Explosive Performance of Elite Handball Players
August 5, 2019by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic highlights the effects on performance measures from separate vertical or horizontal jump training programs in elite handball players.
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Effect of Postactivation Potentiation on Explosive Vertical Jump: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
September 11, 2019by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic displays the meta-analysis details of 36 studies and the effects of postactivation potentiation with heavy loads on vertical jump performance.
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Elastic Bands – Resisted and Assisted?
September 15, 2023by Developing Power
This excerpt from Developing Power explains how to use bands for variable resistance training.
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How to Improve Change-of-Direction Speed in Junior Team Sport Athletes
March 13, 2021by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic briefly explains the effects of horizontal jump training, vertical jump training, maximal strength training, and explosive strength training on change-of-direction ability in junior team sport athletes.
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Squat versus Hip Thrust: Effects on Performance
May 24, 2018by Yann Le Meur, PhD
Is the squat or hip thrust a better exercise for increasing jump and sprint performance? The results of this study support the force vector theory.
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Plyometric Training
August 15, 2020by Strength Training
This excerpt describes plyometric training with regards to the stretch-shortening cycle.
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Depth-Drop Push-Up
October 24, 2020by Developing Power
Developing Power brings an explosive take on the push-up and explains the technique behind the depth-drop push-up for upper body power development.
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Effects of Training on Sand or Hard Surfaces on Sprint and Jump Performance of Team-Sport Players: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
June 21, 2021by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic breaks down training on different surfaces and how they affect performance outcomes.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation
Revisiting the Vertical Jump: Managing the Relationship between Power and Skill
April 3, 2021by William Alli, CSCS
From the 2021 NSCA Coaches Conference, the University of Indiana, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, William Alli, provides his approach to the relationship between power and skill to help coaches understand the nuances in their athletes and how they can better communicate with them to achieve their performance goals.
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