Background As basketball match-play requires players to possess a wide range of physical
characteristics, many tests have been introduced in the literature to identify talent and …

Background The ability to perform a rapid change of direction (COD) is a critical skill in
numerous court-and field-based sports. The aim of this review is to investigate the effect of …

The primary aim of this narrative review was to outline the historical genesis of resistance
training strategies that incorporate high-load, low-velocity exercises and low-load, high …

Abstract Cormier, P, Freitas, TT, Rubio-Arias, JÁ, and Alcaraz, PE. Complex and contrast
training: Does strength and power training sequence affect performance-based adaptations …

Background Resistance training has been used to enhance a range of athletic abilities
through correct manipulation of several variables such as training load, training volume, set …

Background This study aimed to provide reference values for body fat (BF) of basketball
players considering sex, measurement method, and competitive level. Methods A systematic …

This study aimed to examine the effects of two jump squat (JS) training programs involving
different loading ranges in under-20 soccer players during a preseason period. Twenty …

The present systematic review aimed to analyze the activation of the muscles involved in the
barbell hip thrust (BHT) and its transfer to sports activities that include horizontal …

Weight resistance training (RT) has been shown to positively influence physical
performance. Within the last two decades, a methodology based on monitoring RT through …

Change of direction speed (CODS) is essential for basketball performance, extensively
assessed by various tests. This review aimed to summarize the CODS test varieties for …