Strength & Conditioning
A collection of high-quality strength and conditioning articles.
In alphabetical order
Agility
Agility and change of direction speed are not the same things. As such, many traditional “agility” tests don’t actually measure agility. Learn more…
Ballistic Training
Ballistic training involves the use of jumps, throws, or strikes to continually accelerate throughout the concentric action, and should not be confused with plyometrics.
Basic Movement Patterns
Learn about the different exercise classifications and how S&C coaches programme based on these movements.
Chain-Resisted Training
Chain-resisted training is a form of variable resistance training which is typically used to improve force production (strength), rate of force development, and joint stability.
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Coaching Cues
What you say to athletes when coaching them can have a profound effect on how well they master that particular skill/movement.
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Dynamic Correspondence
When it comes to transferring S&C into an athlete’s sporting performance, there are several criteria related to dynamic correspondence which must be met. Find out more!
Dynamic Strength Index
The Dynamic Strength Index is a dual-test which allows the coach to identify if an athlete needs more strength, speed, or power work.
Elastic-Resisted Training
Elastic-resisted training is a form of variable resistance training which is often used to improve an athlete’s peak force (strength), rate of force development, and joint stability.
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Force-Vector Training
Aligning with the principles of dynamic correspondence, this form of training focuses on exercises in the same movement planes as the skills which are trying to be improved (i.e. vertical and jumping).
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Force-Velocity Curve
Arguably one of the starting points for S&C education, this concept must be fully understood by all coaches before they begin programming.
Force-Velocity Profiling
Force-velocity profiling is a simple and inexpensive way to assess an athlete’s force and velocity production capabilities during ballistic tasks such as jumping and sprinting.
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Needs Analysis
Before any coach begins writing a strength and conditioning programme, they must first analyse the athlete, their sport, and their goals by performing a needs analysis.
Olympic Weightlifting
A hugely controversial topic in the strength and conditioning world, Olympic Weightlifting has proven itself to be an effective training tool, but is it worth the time investment?
Plyometric Training
Plyometric training is a hugely popular training tool for improving performance and reducing injury, but how does it work and what does the science say? Find out!
Post-Activation Potentiation
Perhaps one of the sexiest aspects of strength and conditioning, PAP – as it’s better known – is a method used to enhance an athlete’s short-term power output/explosiveness.
Rate of Force Development
Typically referred to as RFD, this is a foundational element to every strength and conditioning coaches education. Without understanding RFD and it’s importance, you’ll never take your programming to the next level.
Reactive Strength Index
RSI demonstrates an athlete’s ability to rapidly change from an eccentric motion into a concentric muscular contraction and is an expression of their dynamic explosive vertical jump capacity.
Stretch-Shortening Cycle
Understanding this is a fundamental part of the strength and conditioning coaches education. It is the process of how an athlete moves from an eccentric action to a concentric muscle contraction.
Tactical Strength & Conditioning
Tactical S&C is the application of strength and conditioning principles in a tactical (e.g. military, law enforcement, etc.) training environment.
Velocity Based Training
This has become one of the most popular training tools in the past 5 years. It uses technology to measure and enhance physical output and performance. Continue reading…
Warm-Ups
Warm-ups have been done for a very long time, but, for the most part, not very well. This step-by-step article teaches you a performance- and evidence-based model.
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Youth Strength Training
Training young athletes has always been very controversial but a lot of recent evidence has shown us just how beneficial it can be. Learn more!
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