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Bridge: Long-Term Athletic Development, with Dr. Greg Haff
July 15, 2016
Dr. Greg Haff, President of the NSCA, sits down to discuss the NSCA's position statement on Long-Term Athletic Development.
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Muscle Activation in Hip-Extensor Exercises
May 1, 2017
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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Working Back From Sunday
July 28, 2014
Look at the end result and work back - not only in training your athletes, but in your career, says Mark Uyeyama, head strength and conditioning coach for the San Francisco 49ers. In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Coach Uyeyama talks about his career trajectory and how he, as a coach, ultimately got to game day in professional football
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7 Tips for Navigating Mental Health as a Strength and Conditioning Professional
May 6, 2025
Learn 7 ways that strength & conditioning professionals can recognize mental health concerns, respond effectively, & provide support while staying within scope.
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Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Triathletes
November 12, 2018
Triathlons are unique compared to other sports as athletes are required to master three distinct disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. This article lays out a training program that focuses on a balance between strength training and sport training to avoid overtraining and overuse injuries and to maximize performance in a multi-sport athlete.
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Effective Methods of Grip Strength Development
July 1, 2013
Development of grip strength is often overlooked in traditional resistance training programs, but small program adjustments that target grip strength can be of benefit athletes.
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Bridge: The Inverted Row, with Kourtney Thomas
May 1, 2015
Kourtney Thomas discusses the inverted row and how to implement it within a training program for clients with different ability levels
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Bridge: Coaching Acceleration, with Loren Landow
May 30, 2016
Loren Landow, owner of Landow Performance in Denver, CO, shows some example progressions and cues for sprint mechanics.
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Practical Exercises for Rotational Power
July 30, 2015
One of the most difficult challenges for strength and conditioning professionals is incorporating non-traditional movements to develop explosive power in a team setting. In this session from the 2015 NSCA National Conference, Mark Watts will review several unique exercises in multiple planes of motion to develop explosive power using a variety of equipment.
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