Basic Movement Patterns
Basic exercise movement patterns are exercise classifications that are the foundations of exercise selection.
Strength & Conditioning is the practical application of exercise prescription in order to improve the physical performance of athletes. For example, it focuses on strength and power training, aerobic and anaerobic development, movement quality, and speed enhancement.
As the world of strength and conditioning is very complex, our aim is to simplify the science so that coaches, athletes, and everybody else can understand how to use these training methods in order to optimise sports performance.
Basic exercise movement patterns are exercise classifications that are the foundations of exercise selection.
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a simple, practical, valid, and very reliable measure of lower-body power.
The 30-15 IFT measures aerobic and anaerobic capacity, change of direction qualities, and ability to recover during intermittent exercise.
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The effects of a block periodised model (BLOCK) versus daily undulating periodisation (DUP) on both anthropometric and physical qualities.
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Comparing PAP response to countermovement jump performance using either traditional or cluster set protocols using jump squats.
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How multidirectional plyometrics impact jump height, change of direction, and dynamic postural control in young children.
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This study investigated the effect of a 6-week dynamic core stability programme (DCS) on trunk and lower-extremity (LE) biomechanics.
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An investigation of the effects of inter-limb asymmetries and their impact on physical and sport-specific performance.
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This review looks at the effectiveness of a 6-week neck strength programme for the prevention of neck, head and concussion injuries.
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.
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