Quadrathlon – A Test to Measure Improvements in Athletes

by Joshua McMillian, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
NSCA Coach October 2022
Vol 9, Issue 2

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This article explains the quadrathlon and how it can help strength coaches measure linear speed, speed-strength (power), and elastic or reactive qualities efficiently.

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This article originally appeared in NSCA Coach, a quarterly publication for NSCA Members that provides valuable takeaways for every level of strength and conditioning coach. You can find scientifically based articles specific to a wide variety of your athletes’ needs with Nutrition, Programming, and Youth columns. Read more articles from NSCA Coach »

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Josh McMillian is a Physical Education Teacher/Strength and Conditioning Coach at Clayton High School in St. Louis, MO. In addition to his role at Cla ...

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