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TSAC Report 45 Research Review
February 1, 2017
This article is the ninth in a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design police cadet fitness load carriage tasks soldier fitness wildland firefighter firefighter
Sequencing and Integrating Training
December 4, 2020
This article breaks down periodization into sequencing and integrating training factors to optimize training outcomes.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Mesocycles Periodization Neuromuscular Adaptations Block
Building a Balanced and Symmetrical Physique – Is Regional Hypertrophy Possible?
June 3, 2022
This article provides a brief overview of literature where regional hypertrophy was reported. It also discusses the basic science and application of regional hypertrophy training.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Hypertrophy Exercise Selection Resistance Training Range of Motion Pennation Angle
Dumbbell Training and the Competitive Athlete
June 2, 2023
This article provides a first-hand account of the usage and benefits of dumbbell training programs with athletes.
Coaches Program design Dumbbells Weightlifting Stability Coordination
Needs Analysis for a Tactical Athlete
March 25, 2019
Learn the basics of conducting a needs analysis for tactical athletes based on the athlete’s goals and desired outcomes, assessments, limitations on workout frequency and duration, equipment availability, health and injury status, and occupational physiological demands.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation Tactical Needs Analysis TSAC-F
Sport Performance and Body Composition
June 1, 2017
All fitness components depend on body composition to some extent, and the demands of many sports require that athletes maintain standard levels of body composition.
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation body composition weight classes body fat lean body mass
Prescription Exercise Programming in Preparation for the Army Combat Fitness Test
February 24, 2023
This article discusses the importance and impact a qualified fitness professional on the fitness and readiness of soldiers for the United States Army.
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Strength Training Practices for Rowing – Part 3 – Conditioning Training
September 11, 2020
This is the third and final article of a series on strength training practices for rowing and will focus on the energy systems development of rowing athletes.
Coaches Program design Rowing Energy Systems Development Heart Rate Breathing Strategies
Considerations for Squat Depth
October 1, 2021
The purpose of this article is to compare the effects of quarter, parallel, and full depth squats on muscle activity, joint stress, athletic abilities, and potential injury risks for the consideration of all strength and conditioning professionals.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Squat Depth Front Squat Back Squat Countermovement Jump Squat Jump Sprinting
Static Stretching and Performance
September 24, 2018
Some research has found that static stretching can have detrimental effects on subsequent performance. This is not to say that static stretching should be eliminated from an athlete’s program, but it should be sensibly incorporated into the daily training regimen since chronic stretching can enhance the range of motion around a joint and potentially improve strength and power performance.
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