The countermovement jump (CMJ) is commonly used to explore sex differences in
neuromuscular function, but previous studies have only reported gross CMJ measures or …

This review article examines previous weightlifting literature and provides a rationale for the
use of weightlifting pulling derivatives that eliminate the catch phase for athletes who are not …

Rugby league is a team sport in which players engage in repeated high-intensity exercise
involving frequent collisions. Recent research, much of which has involved global …

Aims We analysed the changes in force-velocity-power variables and jump performance in
response to an individualized training program based on the force-velocity imbalance (FV …

Planning training programs for strength–power track and field athletes require an
understanding of both training principles and training theory. The training principles are …

The purpose of the present study was to investigate whether increased tendon-aponeurosis
stiffness and contractile strength of the triceps surae (TS) muscle-tendon units induced by …

Accentuated eccentric loading (AEL) prescribes eccentric load magnitude in excess of the
concentric prescription using movements that require coupled eccentric and concentric …

Purpose: To assess the net effects of strength training on middle-and long-distance
performance through a meta-analysis of the available literature. Methods: Three databases …

The ability of the human body to generate maximal power is linked to a host of performance
outcomes and sporting success. Power-force-velocity relationships characterize limits of the …

Abstract Beattie, K, Carson, BP, Lyons, M, Rossiter, A, and Kenny, IC. The effect of strength
training on performance indicators in distance runners. J Strength Cond Res 31 (1): 9–23 …