Are cluster sets superior to traditional sets at eliciting a PAP response?
Comparing PAP response to countermovement jump performance using either traditional or cluster set protocols using jump squats.
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Improving neck strength during adolescence: Risk, recommendations and benefits
This review looks at the effectiveness of a 6-week neck strength programme for the prevention of neck, head and concussion injuries.
How to implement strength and power training principles into rehabilitation
This article shows how implementing strength and power techniques into rehabilitation can prove an effective way of reducing the risk of re-injury in sport.
Linear and multidirectional speed: Can we use PAP to improve them?
This article reviews the use of post activation potentiation as a method to improve both linear and change of direction speed.
How to test an athlete’s max. strength on a shoestring budget
It’s important to understand your athlete’s maximal force capacity, but unless you have a big budget, measuring it can be a difficult task.
3 Proven Tips To Land Your Dream S&C Job
Landing your dream job as a strength and conditioning coach can be difficult – use these tips to propel you in your career as an S&C coach!
8 Must Read S&C Articles
These are the most important fundamental studies every S&C coach needs to read if they’re truly serious about their career and development.
Chronological, Biological and Technical Age
Understanding the difference and importance of chronological, biological, and technical training age is vital for coaches.
Post-Activation Potentiation
Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is a short-term improvement in performance (e.g. jumping) due to conditioning exercises (e.g. squats).
Dynamic Correspondence
Dynamic correspondence is the ‘training effect’ that training programs have on athletes’ sports performance, but measuring it is difficult.
Force-Velocity Curve
The force-velocity curve represents the relationship between force and velocity, which is vital for strength and conditioning professionals.
Salivary Immunoglobulin A (S-IgA)
Understanding and monitoring Salivary Immunoglobulin A (S-IgA) can help coaches and athletes minimise illness.
Wingate Anaerobic Test
The Wingate Anaerobic Test has been repeatedly proven to be a valid and reliable predictor of anaerobic capacity and power.
Multistage Fitness (Beep) Test
The Multistage Fitness (Beep) Test is a continuous sub-maximal test that has become the most recognised tool for measuring aerobic power.
Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 2
The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 2 is a valid and reliable predictor of high-intensity aerobic capacity and VO2 max.
