Strength & Conditioning

PLYOMETRICS LETS NOT JUMP (I MEAN HOP) TO CONCLUSIONS!

I was recently intrigued by a post regarding the use of “incorrect terminology” in regards to describing a plyometric action within a research article. Double leg hopping is not hopping. Why can’t we agree on terminology?! Jump=two legs, hop=single leg to same leg, bound = single leg to opposite leg https://t.co/J45QtFixvD — Eric Guthrie (@EricGuthrie07) …

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BREAKING DOWN THE BIG S&C TWITTER “DEBATE” – DETERMINING JUMP HEIGHT METHODS ACCURACY

Recently my twitter feed was filled with the discussion on jump testing methodologies, measurement accuracy, arm swing and a plethora of other related topics to vertical jump testing. Trying my hardest to keep up (remaining somewhat entertained throughout), I resisted the temptation to join the debate and instead sat back and tried to piece it …

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PUTTING THE MAX IN MAXIMIZING OFF-SEASON STRENGTH TRAINING

I recently tweeted an “S&C Stuff That Just Makes Sense” post that covered in a brief thread performing *TRUE* maximal strength training within the off-season. For some people this post was confusing. So I thought it would be of interest to create a longer specific post to really provide some additional context to what I …

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FINDING VALUE; DEFINING SUCCESS IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

INTRODUCTION: This post was recently inspired by the ongoing discussion of strength and conditioning (S&C) job postings in relation to poorly paid positions. In which organizations look to take advantage of the poorly scaled value of S&C as a whole. Organizations are beginning to try their luck in terms of how much they can pay …

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