Strength and Conditioning Research

26 Apr

Powerlifting, Powerlifting Technique, Strength and Conditioning Research, Strength training

Let’s not get it twisted all periodisation is linear.

April 26, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
getting better, Getting Stronger, linear, Perodisation, Powerlifting, Strength Training, undulating
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There is a theme that underpins all training programs that are of any quality it is as simple to say as it is difficult to put into action. All sports training, when put into...

06 Feb

Powerlfiting, Professional Resources, Strength and Conditioning, Strength and Conditioning Research, Strongman

Five Strength Training “Corner Stones” That are Actually Gimmicks in Disguise.

February 6, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
Conditioning, Powerlifting, strength, Strength and conditioning
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I’ve started listening to the stone cold Steve Austin podcast which is excellent by the way Stone Cold is probably the only person I reckon who is actually as cool as they come across...

25 Jan

Coaching, Strength and Conditioning, Strength and Conditioning Research, Strength training, Uncategorized

My Five Biggest Strength and Conditioning Influences.

January 26, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
athletics, Rugby, Strength and conditioning, Strength coaching
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To know where you are going then you need to know where you have been. Next year will mark the end of my first decade of professional strength and conditioning with elite athletes. 2017...

16 Jan

Coaching, Strength and Conditioning, Strength and Conditioning Research, Strength Sports

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

June 13, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
Conditioning, Cricket, Getting bigger, getting faster, Getting Stronger, Muscle Density, speed training, Sports Training, Strength and conditioning
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Does getting stronger make soccer players faster?William Styles et al looked at the effect of 6 weeks of strength training utilising the squat exercise (2x per week utilising 80-95% RM) had on 5,10 and...

04 May

Environment, Powerlifting, Strength and Conditioning Research, Strength Sports, Strength training, Train, Training Attitude

What makes a great training environment? 4 Factors you should consider closely when you are putting together a training session.

May 4, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
atmosphere, Environment, Gym, gym vibe, session, Set up, setting up a gym, strength
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There are lots of gyms around the world tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands yet there aren’t many great gyms in the world or places with a great atmosphere. I’ve been in...

13 Apr

Interesting Snippets of Strength and conditioning research, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Journals, Strength and Conditioning Research, Systematic review, Uncategorized

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

April 13, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
Banded Squat, Bench Throw, Functional Movement Screening, High intensity training, Kiser, Pneumatic strength training, Recovery from Exercise, research, Rugby Players, Tennis, Upperbody power, westside
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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)...

23 Mar

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

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

March 23, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
best way to programme for sports, best way to programme speed, Daily undulating perodisation, DUP, Endurance, sled sprinting, speed training, sports specific training, strength
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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...

04 Feb

Strength and Conditioning Research, Uncategorized

Strength and Conditioning Research – The TL;DR Version – February 2016

February 4, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
ankle injury prevention, Ankle Recovery, back squat, balance training, Becoming more explosive for tackling, Ice Baths, Multiple session recovery, proprioceptive training, Recovery, Rugby, Rugby union, Single leg vs Double leg, split squat, squat vs lunge, Squats for speed training
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TL;DR DigestThrowing the kitchen sink at recovery can have a small increase on repeated anaerobic win gate performance during a day's training. Compression garments are again shown to be no better than control. If you want...

13 Jan

Strength and Conditioning Research, Uncategorized

Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR version – December 2015

January 13, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
research, Science, sports science, Strength and conditioning
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TL; DR – the use of bands for deadlift might be a good strategy for increasing the power or velocity aspects of the lift but seems to be of little worth if greater total...

18 Nov

Strength and Conditioning, Strength and Conditioning Research, Uncategorized

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

November 18, 2015
Posted by Marc Keys
Conditioning, research, review, sports science, strength, TL;DR
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TL;DRChains and bands can provide a good strength stimulus over longer periods of training for athletes of different sporting backgrounds and untrained subjects. We can't say if this is due to a novel stimulus...

11 Nov

Strength and Conditioning Research, Uncategorized

Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR version October 2015

November 11, 2015
Posted by Marc Keys
change of direction, research, Science, Strength Training, training for rugby, Training for size, Training to Failure
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TL;DRSome researchers are obviously of the opinion that block perodisation means doing the exact same workout (or stimulus) 2 weeks in a row. If you want to increase change of direction increase your relative strength...

14 Sep

Strength and Conditioning Research

Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR version – September 2015

September 14, 2015
Posted by Marc Keys
sports science, strength and conditioning research, TL;DR
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TL;DRShorter rest periods make cardiovascular exercise a lot more demanding. Athletes with lower levels of testosterone can be more susceptible to ratings of fatigue and changes in mood states. Counter movement jump is a reliable and...

19 Aug

Strength and Conditioning Research

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

TL;DR -if you train 2-3x per day you might want to investigate massage to help improve your performance between sessions. Isometrics are still a waste of time for performance training. resistance training that involves similar movements...

03 Jun

Strength and Conditioning Research

Strength and Conditioning Research the Too Long; Didn’t read version (TL;DR) – June 2015

June 3, 2015
Posted by Marc Keys
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TL;DR - Whoever designed the combined conditioning programme needs to re-evaluate their conditioning programmes.you don't jump any lower or higher without shoes but it feels more comfortable in a trainer.in season keeping training effective and...

30 Apr

Strength and Conditioning Research, Uncategorized

Interesting Snippets of Strength and Conditioning Research – April 2013

July 3, 2013
Posted by Marc Keys

How Do Different Warm Up Intensities and Durations Effect 1RM Leg Press?Renanto Barroso et al of the University of Sao Paulo Brazil looked at the effects of 4 different warm up condition vs a control condition on the...

05 Mar

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Interesting Snippets of Strength and Conditioning Research March 2013

March 12, 2013
Posted by Marc Keys

Foam rolling and Force Production Graham Z McDonald et al of the Memorial university of Newfoundland Canada looked at the acute effect of self myofasical realise on range of motion at the knee joint. Eleven healthy males subjects took part in the...