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Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Journals, Systematic review

Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR Version – May 2016

TL;DRChain deadlift is lighter at the bottom and heavier at the top and heavier loads lead to greater muscle activation... thanks science. The trap bar high be better for athletes as it shows...

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Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR Version – April 2016

The Reliability of Functional Movement Screening and In-Season Changes in Physical Function and Performance Among Elite Rugby League Players Waldron et al looked at the correlation between the functional moment screening tests (12 in total)...

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Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Science, Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning Research, Uncategorized

Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR Version – March 2016

If you train both fitness and strength for either sport or your own enjoyment and want optimal adaptation than it may be wise to alternate fitness and strength based days in your programme. If strength...

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Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR Version – January 2016

TL;DR More reps regardless of the time under tension is a better factor for increasing neuromuscular and metabolic responses.  Mechanical work completed may potentially be a more important factor for hypertrophy than simple "time under...

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Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Journals, Science

Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR Version – March 2015

First of all dear reader apologies for missing out on February I haven't been keeping this blog up to date as I would like. Something I plan to remedy in the immediate future.Blood pressure...

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