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Basic Movement Patterns

Owen Walker

BASIC MOVEMENT PATTERNS This article discusses how most S&C coaches categorise exercises and use them for exercise prescription. Contents of Article Summary Introduction What are the Basic Movement Patterns? How are they classified? Examples of the Basic Movement Patterns Conclusion References About the Author Comments Summary Basic movement patterns are realistically just a way of … Read more

Countermovement Jump (CMJ)

Owen Walker

Countermovement Jump (CMJ) The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a simple, practical, valid, and very reliable measure of lower-body power. Contents of Article Summary What is the Countermovement Jump (CMJ)? Application Procedure (How to conduct the test) Calculating CMJ Performance Scoring System Considerations Validity and Reliability References About the Author Comments Summary The countermovement jump (CMJ) … Read more

Reactive Strength Index

Owen Walker

Reactive Strength Index (RSI) This article provides everything you need to know about the Reactive Strength Index, including how you can test it. Contents of Article Summary What is the Reactive Strength Index (RSI)? Why is the Reactive Strength Index important for sport? How to calculate the Reactive Strength Index Validity and Reliability Issues with … Read more

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Wingate Anaerobic Test

Owen Walker

Wingate Anaerobic Test This article will help you to broaden your knowledge around arguably one of the most famous laboratory fitness tests! Contents of Article Summary What is the Wingate Anaerobic test? Application Variations Procedure (How to conduct the test) Relevant Calculations Considerations Validity and Reliability References About the Author Comments Summary The Wingate Anaerobic … Read more

1RM Testing

Owen Walker

1RM (one-repetition maximum) Testing The 1RM (repetition maximum) test is often considered the gold standard for assessing the strength capacity of individuals in non-laboratory environments. Table of Contents Summary What is 1RM testing? Application Procedure (How to conduct the test) Scoring System Considerations Validity and Reliability Conclusion About the Author References Comments Summary Considered as … Read more

Maximal Aerobic Speed (MAS)

Owen Walker

Maximal Aerobic Speed (MAS) MAS was developed for the purpose of increasing the specificity of training and to enable coaches to monitor training loads more accurately. Contents of Article Summary What is Maximal Aerobic Speed? Why is Maximal Aerobic Speed useful for sports? How to test Maximal Aerobic Speed How to Calculate Maximal Aerobic Speed … Read more

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