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Vol. VII, No. 1: January 2012
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
CHAINED
New research looks at how the inclusion of chains impacts your deadlift
FINE-TUNE THE BENCH PRESS
New discoveries in bench press forces yield important technique considerations
CLEANING UP THE POWER CLEAN
New research shows which variation of the power clean will result in the most training gain
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
PAP FOR POWER
PAP can immediately increase your power and strength performance
MOUTHPIECE MYSTERY
The use of a mouthpiece can favorably change your hormone levels after training
PERFORMANCE POTENTIATION
Research outlines specific steps for the squat to enhance your performance
NUTRITION
CREATINE AND REST INTERVALS
How creatine impacts rest intervals between sets for maximized gains
FATIGUE FIGHTING
How a specific blend of amino acids can fight fatigue and improve your performance
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
TALK YOURSELF INTO EXCELLENCE
A systematic review of the impact of self-talk on sports performance
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
THE WEIGHTLIFTER'S ABS
Research explores the extent to which weightlifting exercises increase abdominal strength
Q:H RESCUE
Research investigates the role of plyometrics in improving the quad:hamstring strength ratio
YOUTH POWER
TRAINING MATURITY
Can your physical maturity impact the gains you make?
SPORTS MEDICINE
THE STRONGMAN'S HEART
How strongman training affects your heart—positively and negatively
Vol. VI, No. 4: October 2011
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
TESTING THE MYOTEST
How you can accurately test for your force and power production
VELOCITY FATIGUE
Now you can reliably measure your fatigue for peak performance
TRAPPED DEADLIFT
How the trap bar might free your deadlift
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
DROP THE HEIGHT
The point of diminishing returns for explosive training
OMNI INTENSITY
Research highlights an alternative way to control your training intensity
SPEED RECOVERY
New research shows how long you need to recover depending on your rep speed
NUTRITION
QUERCETIN QUERY
Effects of quercetin on body mass
ANTI-PERFORMANCE
News on antioxidants and muscle performance
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
TOP COACH
Fine-tune your coaching behavior for peak performance
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
DROPPED HAMS
Increasing plyometric training intensity could lead to increased injury risk
MONITOR YOUR TRAINING
An effective physiological method for keeping your training in check
YOUTH POWER
HIGH SCHOOL TRIAD
This triple can hold your sporting potential captive
SPORTS MEDICINE
POWER PREDICTION
Using genes to predict sports performance
Vol. VI, No. 3: July 2011
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
BENCH BATTLE
How different types of bench press affect muscle activity
GENDER TRAINING
Research explores gender differences in how to train for strength
SMITH V. SQUAT
Research clarifies why people respond differently to weight training
SQUAT V. BOX SQUAT
News on the precise differences between the Smith machine squat and the squat
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
STRETCHING THE DAMAGE
Can stretching reduce muscle damage?
GROWTH PUZZLE
A scientific look at why you're not as strong and powerful as others
LOSING FAST MEANS...LOSING FAST
Effects of weight loss speed on mass and strength
PICKING PERIODIZATION
Which style of periodization is best?
NUTRITION
HOT PROTEIN
On the thermogenic and satiating effects of different proteins
DELAYING DEPRIVATION
Battling the effects of sleep deprivation on performance with caffeine and creatine
WHO'S HOTTER?
The effects of a thermogenic drink in men and women
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
THE COACH IN YOUR HEAD
Your coach's behavior influences your self-talk in good and bad ways
AGILITY PSYCH
Agility might come from between your ears, not your muscle
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
ARMED FATIGUE
The effects of your arm length on bench press fatigue
YOUTH POWER
POWER SPECTRUM
New findings on power output in young athletes
DISLOCATION DISSEMINATION
Dislocation and separation injuries in youth athletes
SPORTS MEDICINE
SALBUTAMOL FOR STRENGTH?
The effects of this asthma inhaler on strength and fatigue
Vol. VI, No. 2: April 2011
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
BENCH SPEED
News on how rep speed impacts your strength and hormones
THE IMPERFECT PULL-UP
Testing muscle activity when using the Perfect PullupTM device
MUSCLE GENES
Research clarifies why people respond differently to weight training
SQUAT V. BOX SQUAT
Using science to indict the box squat
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
CORE FUNCTION
New research highlights the facts about core training and performance
TO KNEAD OR NOT
Will pre-event massage improve or “relax” your performance?
SMOKIN’ TIRED
How smoking can tire out your muscles
NUTRITION
PAKS FOR PERFORMANCE
The effects of supplement packs on strength and body composition
THE CAFFEINE CONCLUSION
The bottom line regarding caffeine’s effects on strength and endurance
WANING SUPPS
Is the popularity of dietary supplements decreasing?
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
HOPE AND BURNOUT
Low hope characteristics could predict burnout
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
THE MALE WOMAN
An analysis of women using anabolic androgenic steroids
POWER REST
How much rest do you need between sets for max strength?
YOUTH POWER
DOPING DISPOSITIONS The attitudes of young athletes toward doping
SPORTS MEDICINE
STEROIDS BY THE POUND
A look at buying anabolic steroids online
DAMAGE CONTROL Reducing secondary injury to your muscles
Vol. VI, No. 1: January 2011
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
DEADLIFT STABILITY
No more conjecture: How pulling on unstable devices impacts your gains
SETS FOR SYNTHESIS
The effects of set volume on muscle protein synthesis
ORDER IN THE GYM
The effects of exercise order on strength and size gains
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
NOT-SO-GOOD VIBRATIONS
Can vibration enhance your performance over traditional weight training?
THE HEAVY SLED PULL
New research shows you how to improve your strength and power in this exercise
POWER TIME
For max power, should you train at the same time of day you’ll compete at?
NUTRITION
BRANCHED CHAIN FOR PAIN
News on the effects of branched-chain amino acids on muscle soreness
FENUGREEK FACT FINDING
Can this supplement improve your strength and size?
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
CONFIDENCE SOURCES
New research identifies how elite athletes use their minds to win
DOPING INTENT
Research identifies the predictors of doping intent in elite athletes
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
SEX FATIGUE
Recovery depends on your gender and muscle group
AGE IS A FOOL’S INDEX
The effects of age on intensity progression
YOUTH POWER
CONCUSSION CANDOR
Understanding the biomechanics of this injury
PSYCHOLOGY AND INJURY RISK
Using psychological characteristics in injury prevention
SPORTS MEDICINE
LUNGE AT IT
Looking at ligament forces during short- and long-step forward lunges
FROZEN BALANCE
The effects of cryotherapy on knee joint position sense and balance
Vol. V, No. 4: October 2010
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
FLIPPED OVER TIRES
On physiology and technique of the tire flip
GET A GRIP ON THE LAT PULL
New research uncovers the truth on grip width
BETWEEN-SET STRETCHING
Effects of stretching between sets on your strength and power
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
MASSAGING THE TRUTH
Does massage improve or impair your recovery?
STRONGER VS. WEAKER
Do your initial strength levels impact your gains?
STRETCH STYLES
How does the type of pre-activity stretching affect your performance?
NUTRITION
NITRO NONSENSE
The effects of nitric oxide supplements on performance
NITRO NOTICE
A cautionary note on nitric oxide
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
FOCUSING FOR STRENGTH
New research contradicts myth on what to focus on while maxing out
SUPER TOUGH
How the super elite develop and maintain mental toughness
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
SEX RECOVERY
Optimized recovery time based on your gender
CAFFEINE
Strong enough for a man, but what about a woman?
YOUTH POWER
CARBS ’N’ KIDS
Carbohydrate considerations for young athletes
PREDICTING PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING DRUG USE
Human behavior and “clean” youth sport
SPORTS MEDICINE
RELIEVING BACK PAIN
A root extract can provide significant pain relief
ROTATOR REHAB
Scientific review of rotator cuff injuries and rehab
Vol. V, No. 3: July 2010
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
UNSTABLE STABILITY
Bench pressing on stable and unstable surfaces-how your muscles really respond
BENCH MUSCLES
News on the differences in muscle activity between a barbell and a Smith machine
SETS FOR SIZE
New research review on the number of sets for max muscle size
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
COMPUTER STRENGTH
Add plates to your barbell through computer simulations
SAPPED STRENGTH
The effects of progressive dehydration on strength and power
VODKA WEAKNESS
Have a drink, lose strength
NUTRITION
CURING DOMS
New research on branched-chain amino acids and muscle soreness
BLENDED PROTEINS
On the rationale for mixing different types of protein
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
POWER FEEDBACK
The type of feedback a coach provides can increase your strength
IMAGINED FLEXIBILITY
Applying imagery can increase your flexibility
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
GIRL SWEAT
What you lose in your sweat could impact your athletic performance
SEX SIGNALING
New research looks at weight training, gender, and muscle growth
YOUTH POWER
HIGH SCHOOL STRENGTH
A review of current high school strength and conditioning practices
PEDIATRIC PREVENTION
The effects of an injury prevention program on balance and jump height
SPORTS MEDICINE
SOOTHING THE SORENESS
The effects of topical ibuprofen on muscle soreness
TO STRETCH...OR NOT
News on stretching, injury prevention, and performance
Vol. V, No. 2: April 2010
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
UNSTABLE ACTIVATION
Should you train on a stable and unstable surface to strengthen your core?
SQUAT VS. DEADLIFT
New research investigates what cross-over effects there may be between these lifts
AN UNSTABLE CONCEPT
Reviewing the effects of trunk stabilization training
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
COMPLEX V. TRADITIONAL
New research compares these training methods
COLD ON COOLING DEVICE
Core cooling device investigated
FEEL THE VIBRATION
Vibration training and strength
NUTRITION
CAFFEINE POWER
Caffeine’s effects on strength
SUSTENANCE FOR SIZE
News on nutrition and muscle growth
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
NEGATIVITY
A scientific way to control your negative self-talk and enhance your performance
GOAL POWER
Learn from the Olympic elite how to set your goals
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
SMART WEIGHT LOSS
How to lose weight while maintaining performance
TOURNAMENTS FOR TESTOSTERONE
The effects of competition on testosterone in women
YOUTH POWER
THE INJURY FACTOR
New research on weight training injury rates
THIRSTY TEENS
Educating young football players about hydration
SPORTS MEDICINE
SQUAT FORCE
On changes in the knee as you increase squat weight
MAGIC WATER
The effects of oxygenated water on hydration of wrestlers
Vol. V, No. 1: January 2010
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
SQUAT SKILL
Perfect your squatting technique by learning from the elite
SET-TLING THE DEBATE
Another nail in the coffin of the single- versus multiple-set debate
MUSCLE MAKERS
The effects of training intensity on regulators of muscle-building
BENCH PRESS FAILURE
New research indicates the sticking point is of minor concern in bench press failures
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
STRONG HOPS
The relationship between strength and jump height
SQUAT STRENGTH
Strength may rule supreme over power
BODY OF STRENGTH
The physical characteristics that distinguish the stronger from the weaker powerlifter
NUTRITION
PLACEBO POWER
How much of caffeine's effects are imagined?
ANTI-ANTIOXIDANT
Why popping antioxidants might pop your athletic dreams
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
INDIVIDUALIZED CONFIDENCE
Let elite athletes guide your self-confidence enhancement
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
PERIOD PLIANCY
The effects of menstrual cycle on hamstring flexibility
NERVE POWER
Differences in neuromuscular activity between men and women may necessitate different training strategies
YOUTH POWER
PARENTAL PRESSURE AND TEEN ANXIETY
Parents can fuel a kid's competition anxiety
THREE IS NOT A CHARM
Prevalence of the female athlete triad in high school athletes
SPORTS MEDICINE
WEIGHT LIFTERS IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM
On sex differences in weightlifting injuries
SHIVERING MUSCLES
The effects of cold-water immersion duration on body temperature and muscle function
Vol. IV, No. 4: October 2009
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
LEG PRESS MEDLEY
On muscle activation during different types of leg press
WEAKENED STRONGMAN
New research on strongman events strengthens the weak links in your body
GETTING TO THE CORE
The effect of surface stability on core muscle activity
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
HELD BACK
How overspeed training can hold back your progress
JUMP FOR EXCELLENCE
A comparison of squat jumps and countermovement jumps to performance
STRETCH FIRST, WARM-UP SECOND, FINISH WHERE?
On stretching and performance
NUTRITION
GRAIN FOR GAIN
The effects of cereal and milk on post-workout recovery
PRE-WORKOUT PROTEIN SHAKES
New research on boosting muscle building
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
MOTIVATORS
Taking a close look at getting you psyched
SKILLED GOALS
Set your goals depending on your skill level
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
DAIRY FOR DENSITY
The effects of yogurt on body composition during training
PINPOINTING POWER
Comparing the points of maximal power generation in women and men
YOUTH POWER
MENTAL TOUGHNESS: PART 1
Hard data on how mental toughness training can improve performance
MENTAL TOUGHNESS: PART 2
Athletes’ feedback on how mental toughness training can improve performance
SPORTS MEDICINE
CONCUSSION: DON’T BE STUPID
The latest findings from the Third International Conference on Concussion in Sport
CRYO FOR RECOVERY
The effects of multiple cold-water immersions on muscle damage
Vol. IV, No. 3: July 2009
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SQUAT STANCE ANALYSIS
Taking conjecture out of the effects of different squat stance widths
AB ACTIVATION
The effects of different loads on ab muscle activation during crunches
BACK SQUAT V. FRONT SQUAT
A new and revealing look at biomechanical differences
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
THE POWERLIFTER'S TRAINING
A close and revealing look at how elite powerlifters train for their sport
STRENGTH VIBRATION
On strength and power gains from vibration training
MENTAL MELTDOWN
The effects of mental fatigue on performance
NUTRITION
CAFFEINE COOKIN’, PART 2
A second look at the effects of caffeine in the heat
THE HMB REPORT
A review of this supplement’s effects on strength and muscle
PUNCTUAL PROTEIN
The effects of protein timing on strength gains
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
BURNED OUT
Understand your burnout precursors to prevent it
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
TRAIN BY GENDER
Why your gender is an indication of how you should train
MARS AND VENUS ON THE CIRCUIT
Gender differences in the response to circuit training
YOUTH POWER
YOUTH TRAINING AND OVERTRAINING
A detailed research review on training the youth athlete
REPEAT IN THE HEAT
The effects of repeated bouts of exercise in the heat
SPORTS MEDICINE
A PAIN IN THE GROIN
Reviewing your treatment options for chronic groin pain
DUNKING FOR DAMAGE
The effects of cold-water immersion on muscle damage and adaptation
Vol. IV, No. 2: April 2009
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
CHAINED SUPERIORITY?
Using chains in the bench press may not link to superior strength gains
DEEP SQUAT
A revealing new look into the muscle actions during the full squat
SQUATS FOR SPRINTS
Train for max strength or max power?
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
TO THE CORE OF CORE TRAINING
How important is your core strength in improving performance?
DEHYDRATED HORMONES
How dehydration affects your hormones—and training gains
PERIODIZATION OBSERVATION
A comparison of different periodization programs
NUTRITION
ENERGY STRUCK
The effects of an energy supplement on performance
ZMA-IN'T SO GREAT
The effects of ZMA on testosterone
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
FOCUS LIKE THE ELITE
How to optimize your mental focus
POWER TALK
For more power, talk to yourself
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
MATTER OF RATIO
Hamstring to quad strength is an important indicator for ACL injury
HORMONAL HOISTING
The effects of contraceptives on strength development
YOUTH POWER
INJURY PREVENTION AND PERFORMANCE
The effect of an injury prevention training program on sports performance
COMPLEX TEENS
The effects of complex training on explosive strength in teen athletes
SPORTS MEDICINE
AGING ELITE
Despite physical changes, performance can remain high regardless of aging
ICY HAMS
On hamstring performance after ice application
Vol. IV, No. 1: January 2009
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MOVIES
Just like last issue, we're showing some never-before seen images from the weightlifting competition at the Olympics in Beijing. But we've also got a record-breaking bench press by top ranked powerlifter Krysti Hughes. There's a reason she is second in the nation, regardless of powerlifting federation. We also have a great raw teenage squat that'll take you back to the fundamentals of strength, power, and perfect technique.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
FAST CRUNCHES
The influence of crunch speed on muscle recruitment
ORDERLINESS
The latest research on exercise order reveals important new details on maximizing performance
TURTLE TRAINING
The effects of very slow training on mechanical force, muscle growth, strength, and power
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
NEW GENES
Steroids may be the performance-enhancing drugs of the past
STRESSED STRENGTH
To what degree being stressed can reduce the effectiveness of your training program
PATCHED POWER
The true effects of energy patches on performance
NUTRITION
MEAT DOPING
Are meat products potential doping traps?
MILK MUSINGS
Does it do an athletic body good?
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
PEAK PERFORMANCE CUES
You and your coach must know that for max performance, it matters greatly what sort of feedback you get
RESILIENCE UNDER ADVERSITY
Lessons from top performers on how to deal with devastating outcomes in sport
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
HOT WOMEN
Different sweat rates for women compared to men could have dramatic training implications
IRON CONTORTION
Does strength training affect flexibility?
YOUTH POWER
PROTEIN MISCONCEPTIONS
Details on misconceptions regarding protein supplementation—and where they come from
JUMPING JUNIORS
The effect of Olympic and traditional weight training on vertical jump in boys
SPORTS MEDICINE
COLD POWER
The effects of a cold whirlpool on performance
STRETCHING REVIEW
A scientific review of the benefits, or lack thereof, of stretching in preventing injury
Vol. III, No. 4: October 2008
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MOVIES
No movies in this issue, we focus rather on some great never-before seen shots from the weightlifting competition at the Olympics in Beijing.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
ELASTIC EXCITEMENT
A discerning look at adding elastic bands to free weights
LOADED JUMPS
Effects of load on squat jump power
SQUAT SPRINTS
The acute effects of squats on sprint performance
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
A MATTER OF GENDER AND EXPERIENCE
PAP can enhance anybody's performance-to a certain extent
PAP RECOVERY
Timing is everything for PAP to increase your performance
WEIGHTY DEVELOPMENT
On how you lift, muscle fiber development, and training gains
NUTRITION
STOMACHING CREATINE
Looking at creatine and gastrointestinal distress
WEIGHTY DEVELOPMENT
New research on how you lift and the impact on muscle fiber development and training gains
CORTISOL CONTROL
The effects of a cortisol blocker on hormone levels
CREATINE GROW-GETTER
How creatine helps muscles grow
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
BURNING MOTIVATION
The role of motivation in predicting burnout and overtraining
MUSCLE MADNESS
On the link between childhood bullying and the need for large muscles
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
BLOODY MUSCLES
A muscle's blood supply differs between men and women
TRAIN SLOW FOR SLOW GAINS
The effects of slow repetitions on strength and endurance
YOUTH POWER
PEAK EARLY, DROP OUT EARLY
Prevent dropout by understanding the key variables that cause it
SPORTS MEDICINE
ULTIMATE ULTRASOUND
Be your own advocate when it comes to sports injury management
A PAIN IN THE GAIN
Does ibuprofen interfere with strength and muscle gains?
Vol. III, No. 3: July 2008
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MOVIES
On our cover, J.T. Hall, bench press winner at the NASA Pro Power Sport Championships. Also young teen benching big and Masters Highland Games champion throwing far for distance.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
SQUAT SPEED
Using force control to ascertain differences between men and women in the squat
BENCHING INERTIA
Looking at the force-power relationship for maximized gains
BENCH PRESS KINEMATICS
Taking a close look at technique changes throughout a set
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
NOSING AROUND
The effects of nasal strips on endurance performance
MASSAGE POWER
The effects of pre-event massage on power and flexibility
LOAD UP
Can a subjective method of assessing your training load be sufficient?
NUTRITION
HEAT BUZZ
Caffeine and the heat may get along better than you think
CAFFEINE COOKIN’
The effects of caffeine on performance in the heat
WET WITH CREATINE
Using creatine and glycerol to get yourself ultra-hydrated
HOT FOR CREATINE
The effects of creatine on sprinting in a hot, humid environment
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
MENTAL MUSCLE
A periodized approach to mental skills training will enhance your sports performance
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
ELITE HORMONES
On strength and hormones in elite women weightlifters
YOUTH POWER
THERMAL TIKES
On the risk of children exercising in hot and humid environments
YOUTH DOPING
Understanding the psychological processes responsible for youth athlete doping is the first step of intervention
SPORTS MEDICINE
HOT GENES
How genetics can play a role in your risk for heat illness
BACK IN THE HEAT OF ACTION
Returning to training after heat illness
HEAT RISK
Identifying your risk factors for heat illness
Vol. III, No. 2: April 2008
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MOVIES
On our cover, Jason Smith pulling the heaviest deadlift at the NASA Pro Power Sport Championships. Also, top junior judoka and wrestler Daryl Jackson in an awesome takedown. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
OFF-KILTER CROUCHES
The effects of instability on squat force and power
PRE-EXHAUSTED PRIORITIES
Pre-exhaustion or priority muscle group training: which is better?
PRIORITIZING PERIODIZATION
The effects of different periodized training methods on strength and size
STABILIZING YOUR STRENGTH
Exploring how training with different devices impacts strength and strength transfer
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
STRETCHING TIME
How the duration of your stretching impacts your strength
BAD VIBRATIONS
Looking at the potentially harmful effects of vibration training
HYPERBARIC HOCUS-POCUS
The effects of hyperbaric chambers on performance
SMOKED QUADS
Looking at muscle fatigue in smokers
NUTRITION
CREATINE DISTINCTIONS
The impact of different forms of creatine on bioavailability
BEEF BOUNCEBACK
Effects of protein on recovery from endurance exercise
RAISON DE SUPPLEMENTS
Examining the rationale behind athletes' use of supplements
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
ELITE IMAGES
Important differences between elite and non-elite athletes in imagery
INTENDED POWER
How much does your will to explode contribute to max power?
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
LOSING STRENGTH
A comparison of the degree to which women lose strength compared to men
PROTEIN AND THE FAT FIRE
Could protein after training decrease fat burning?
YOUTH POWER
TEENAGE STEROID AND SUPPLEMENT USE
A close look at the prevalence of steroid and supplement use among young athletes
TEENTRITION
Nutrition for the young athlete
SPORTS MEDICINE
ICED VULNERABILITY
Can ice therapy cause injury?
A PAIN IN THE ACL
Exploring the reasons why women get more ACL injuries than men
Vol. III, No. 1: January 2008
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MOVIES
Watch our publisher strict curl the all-time record by coefficient. This is what applying science can do for you.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
FORCED STRENGTH
The scientific lowdown on the effectiveness of forced reps
PULLING FOR POWER
A close look at the metabolic demands of pulling and pushing a vehicle
SLOW, NO GO
Slow lifting means slow performance
STRETCH LIGHT, PERFORM LIGHT
Even light stretching impairs performance
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
MYOSTATIN MUSING
Does this gene make a difference in muscle growth?
THE POWERLIFTER'S DIMENSIONS
A scientific investigation into the levers and dimensions needed for maximal powerlifting prowess
WHAT'S AGE AND SEX GOT TO DO WITH IT?
Teasing out the effects of age and gender on strength gains
NUTRITION
IS RED BULL BULL?
The effects of Red Bull on anaerobic exercise performance
ON LIFTIN' AND LATTES
Caffeine increases blood pressure during weight training
OF LEGS AND LATTES
Caffeine increases leg press repetitions, but...
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
THE CONFIDENCE CONNECTION
Understand confidence and be a winner
FAKE POWER
How fake promises will make you stronger
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
CALCIUM BALANCE
All about the degree to which exercise will impact your calcium levels
THE STRETCH GAP
How the gender gap extends into the muscle-tendon structures of men and women
PAP POWER
Comparing muscle activation between power and endurance athletes
YOUTH POWER
KID POWER
The fundamental facts of how a child should be trained for max strength and power development
KIDS 'N' CARBS
Kids have different needs than adults
SPORTS MEDICINE
FREEZE THE POWER
Cooling your muscles after training can have important effects on muscle damage
GLUCOSAMINE: GOLD OR GRAVEL?
The effects of glucosamine on knee injuries
THE STEROID LINK
A comprehensive survey regarding the profile of athletes who use anabolic steroids
Vol. II, No. 4: October 2007
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MOVIES
AMERICAN RECORD BENCH PRESS
Our cover shows Kristi Hughes' fantastic American Record in the bench press. And she does this the old-fashioned way - without a bench shirt.
AMERICAN RECORD DEADLIFT
Heena Patel smokes a new American Record in the deadlift. It's amazing to watch a 105-pound female smoke over 300 pounds.
THE HUMAN HEART
Watch your heart in action. This is a terrific movie of your heart pumping, valves opening and closing, just fantastic.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
ONE VS. THREE
Another chapter in the debate about the number of sets
HOW HARD ARE YOU WORKING?
Using the rate of perceived exertion to measure training intensity
RESTED BENCH PRESS
How different rest intervals impact your metabolism and strength
ELECTROTRAINING
The effects of electrical muscle stimulation on performance
STICKING IT TO THE BENCH PRESS
New optical encoders may be the answer to blasting through your sticking points
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
MAX POWER ON TIME
The time of day matters for maximal power
FATIGUE FACTORS
The key to peaking is knowing how long it takes to recover
THE MARK OF OT
Shining a light on the physiological reasons why overtraining decreases performance
UNSTABLE RESULTS
How unstable training may cause unstable performance
NUTRITION
PROTEIN PERFORMANCE
Critically examining the benefits and detriments of protein for athletes
SICK FOR TRAINING
Supplements won't prevent illness while you're training hard
TRAINING THE GI
The value of the carbohydrates you eat depends on how well conditioned an athlete you are
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
ELITE IMAGERY
The effects of imagery on elite and non-elite athletes
SPEAK TO YOURSELF - WISELY
How different self-talk messages impact your performance
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
TENDON POWER
How a woman's tendons differ from a man's and how that difference impacts your training
TIRED JUMPS
Looking at the effects of fatigue on landing mechanics
YOUTH POWER
FAILURE FEAR
Why young athletes fear failure
ADAPTING ACHILLES
How the Achilles adapts to strength training
SPORTS MEDICINE
IMAGINING THE PAIN AWAY
The effects of imagery on ankle sprains
STRONG BICEPS, STRONG HEART
The strength athlete's heart functions at an increased rate
Vol. II, No. 3: July 2007
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MOVIES
ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFTING CLUB
This top-notch hardcore Denver gym takes advertising to the next level by including interactive media.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
THE GRIP FACTOR
How thick bar training limits your strength
SNATCHING CHAINS
Looking at the benefits of snatching with chains on the barbell
DIALING IN THE POWER
Determining the optimal load for maximum power
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
HEAVY EXPLOSION
If you are seeking maximal power, go heavy first
STRENGTH FOR POWER
Develop maximal strength, not power, for athletic success
HEAT STROKE
A survival strategy
FOOTBALL FURNACE
Helping football players acclimate to the heat
UNIFORM HEAT
How football uniforms contribute to heat load on players
NUTRITION
PROTEIN GROWTH
Total protein is the answer for athletic success, not protein supplements
SUPPLEMENTS FOR SIZE
The effects of whey protein and creatine on muscle growth
SWITCHING UP THE PROTEIN
The effects of varying your dietary protein on your growth
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
COPING FOR EXCELLENCE
Learning to cope with sports stress is necessary for success
STRESSING OVER STRESS
Shedding light on the coaches' sources of, and management of, stress
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
WOMAN'S CREATINE
A woman's creatine gain is different than a man's
THE GENDER GAP
Changes in men's and women's performance over the last 50 years
RESTING FOR REPETITION
The effects of different rest intervals on strength and repeated-sprint ability
YOUTH POWER
SQUELCHING BURNOUT
Know the prevalence of burnout and stay on top of your game
WEIGHTY MATTERS
Participating in weight-related sports is associated with dangerous behaviors
SPORTS MEDICINE
AGING T
The effects of age on the testosterone response to weight training
VEIN VS. MOUTH
Looking at the effects of intravenous versus oral rehydration
Volume II Number 2:
April 2007
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MOVIES
CHILD DEADLIFT
Accompanying our research review on calcium in kids, this movie illustrates well the need for bone strength in a kid.
WRESTLING QUALIFIER
Watch a superb pin at the Colorado State Wrestling Championship Qualifier.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFTING CLUB
This top-notch hardcore Denver gym takes advertising to the next level by including interactive media.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
UNSTABLE SQUATS
Your muscle strength during stable and unstable squats
A WARM WARM-UP A controlled warm-up may be best for muscle
SQUAT DEEP, JUMP HIGH?
How low you go may determine jump height
SPRINTING, LIFTING, AND HORMONES
Could sprinting before lifting reduce growth hormone?
REGULATING INTENSITY
A new and easy method to track and rate your training intensity
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
MASSAGING STRENGTH
If you need to be strong, think again about getting a massage
WET RECOVERY
Does a post-workout dunk help you recover?
DRAINED DROP JUMPS
Why and how drop jumps can get you hurt
AGING POWER
Age differences in muscle power, contraction speed, and fatigability
NUTRITION
PERFECT TIMING
The effects of supplement timing on muscle size and strength
GROWING WITH ARGININE?
The effect of arginine and heavy weight training on growth hormone response
CLA for LBM?
The effects of CLA supplementation on muscle size and strength
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
STRESSED EMOTIONS
Understanding your emotions before you compete will help you reach your goal
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
KEEP YOUR GENES ON
Whether you're a young or old woman, your muscle genes fit like designer jeans
JUMPING FOR HEALTH
Low-rep jumping can be enough to enhance your bone mass
YOUTH POWER
THE CONCUSSION CONNECTION
Identifying the characteristics of concussive head injury in children
CALCIUM KIDS
Calcium and exercise improve bone quality in children
SPORTS MEDICINE
CRUCIAL CRUCIATE
Knowing if you're predisposed to anterior cruciate knee injury will save your knees
ICE IT UP
The impact of ice massage on muscle injury is less than thought
RISKY HAMS
Know if you're at high risk for a hamstring injury
Volume II Number 1:
January 2007
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MOVIES
HUGE TEENAGE SQUAT
Our cover shows a teenager busting through the 600-pound barrier in "unequipped" powerlifting.
AMERICAN RECORD BENCH PRESS
Watch Heena Patel smoke a new American Record bench press of 220-pounds weighing in at only 109.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFTING CLUB
This top-notch hardcore Denver gym takes advertising to the next level by including interactive media.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
BENCH SPEED
New information impacts the number of reps you can do and the amount of weight you can lift
PARALLEL PREPARATION
The effects of concurrent endurance and resistance training on performance
TRASHED TRAINING
Chronic alcohol intake may affect the way muscles respond to training
FIRST EXPLOSION
For a higher max bench press, explode before you explode
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
MAGNETIC MADNESS
Use magnet therapy to hold down your performance
SWISS BALL SWAYIN'
The effects of a Swiss ball on muscle activity
COMING OF AGE
Weightlifter vs. powerlifter, man vs. woman: Who loses more strength and power?
STRETCHING SMARTS
Most coaches hold performance-decreasing and injury-increasing beliefs about stretching
UNDERSTANDING INSTABILITY
Looking at the role of instability in resistance training
NUTRITION
RIBOSE...R.I.P.
This supplement offers no sports benefits
OF CARNITINE AND TESTOSTERONE
L-carnitine has an important effect on testosterone, but does that mean bigger and stronger muscles?
ERGOGENIC ARGININE?
The effects of AAKG on performance
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
IMAGINED EXCELLENCE, REAL WINNING
Your mind's eye is a powerful ergogenic aid; learn how to use it
STRESSING OVER STRENGTH
How intensely you train affects your mood
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
BRIDGING THE GAP
How the female weightlifter differs from the male
QUEEN TUT
The connection between time under tension and a woman's muscle size
YOUTH POWER
CARB PAINS
Carb drinks can be a good thing, but too much carb can cause side stitch
EPHEDRATED ADOLESCENTS
Ephedra use in the child athlete
SPORTS MEDICINE
TAPING ATTITUDES
Looking at athletes' perceptions on joint taping
CRYING FOR CRYO
Ice therapy effects on your reflexes and joint stability
Volume I Number 3
October 2006
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RESEARCH EMPHASIS: VIBRATION TRAINING
Using a vibration platform as part of an athlete's training, or to do weight lifting exercises on, is quickly becoming one of the most popular new training methods. But does it hold up to scientific scruteny? This issue reviews six of the latest studies and offers the proverbial bottom line.
MOVIES
COLORADO STATE RECORD We added a clip to one of our features of our publisher breaking the Colorado State strict curl record. This effort illustrates the success he has from applying the latest scientific methods.
HIGHLAND GAMES WEIGHT FOR HEIGHT: The Rocky Mountain Highland Games is a wonderful gathering of some of the strongest and most powerful strength athletes. Witness a fantastic throw.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFTING CLUB: This top-notch hardcore Denver gym takes advertising to the next level by including interactive media.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
SPRINGING INTO POWER: The role and value of elastic bands in strength training
SHIVERING SQUATS: The effects of whole-body vibration on muscle activity during different squat exercises
THE VOLUME CONNECTION: Shedding new light on the number of reps required for max gains
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
HEATED ENERGY: Heating your muscles shows little benefit
OVER-VIBRATED: Prolonged vibration impairs strength and power
QUIVERING QUADS: Vibration applied to the thighs can increase muscle performance
SHAKING STRETCHES: Vibration enhances the effect of stretching
SHUDDER BEFORE YOU STRETCH: Vibration applied before stretching enhances flexibility
VERTICAL VIBRATIONS: Whole-body vibration may improve jump height
NUTRITION
LIQUEFIED PERFORMANCE: Liquid vitamins and minerals do nothing to solidify your strength
LEUCINE TO LAST: Leucine supplementation may improve endurance performance
WHEY VS. SOY: Looking closely at the differences in protein type—and the need thereof—in lifting
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
COACHING MOTIVATION: Your motivational teaching is the key to your athletes’ success
SEEING SUCCESS: How the type of visualization you use can impact your self-confidence and performance
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
STRESSING DIFFERENCES: New research identifies how and where women differ from men and what the athletic implications are
STRETCH FIRST, FINISH SECOND: Another nail in the coffin for pre-performance stretching
YOUTH POWER
PREPUBERTAL PLYOS: Plyos can help kids, too, with a caveat...
CHILD VS. ADULT: Why children recover from training quicker than adults
SPORTS MEDICINE
HIGH-TECH VS. LOW-TECH: A hot water bottle can be as effective as ultrasound
HAMSTRING HELP: Hamstrings contribute more to low back health than thought
Volume I Number 2
July 2006
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
FAILING SUPERIORITY: Training to failure provides no advantages-in fact, the opposite is likely
RESTING EQUATION: Resting between repetitions will improve your power
LOOK AT YOUR SQUAT: Where you look affects how you squat
ORDER IN THE GYM: Exercise order affects barbell squat performance
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
PERFORMANCE EXPLOSION: Power training isn't enough to develop max power
PRELUDE TO A CRAMP: You are unique, and that uniqueness might be the reason for your cramping history
TESTOSTERONE EXPLOSION: Testosterone levels are related to vertical jump performance
NUTRITION
ASTAXANTHIN: SAVE YOUR MONEY: This nutritional supplement does not live up to its muscling claims
ROIDED SUPPLEMENTS: You can't trust supplements to be free of harmful and banned substances
HIGH OCTANE: The effects of carbohydrate loading on jump squat performance
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
STRENGTH PSYCH: First evidence that psyching up can increase strength in a power movement
STRESSED RECOVERY: Now you can track the negative effects of psychological overtraining
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
BALANCING ACT: Not all forms of balance training will provide equal benefits
POWER PREGNANCY: Being pregnant doesn't mean you can't train-even at a high level
A MATTER OF SUPPORT: The effects of sports bras on your breathing and sports performance
YOUTH POWER
CAFFEINATED KIDS: Caffeine increases blood pressure in children
KIDS 'N' SUPPLEMENTS: Looking into drug and supplement use by young athletes
WEIGHTED WRISTS: Does wrist and forearm training improve baseball-batting performance?
SPORTS MEDICINE
ANABOLIC SURVEY: A close look at the users, the methods, and the implications for lawmakers regarding anabolic steroid use
DEHYDRATED DOMS: Training while dehydrated increases soreness
Volume I Number 1
April 2006
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
SETS 'N' REPS: Finding the optimal strength training dose
EVERYTHING IN MODERATION: Train till you drop is the wrong mantra; learn how to manipulate your training for maximal gains
GET A GRIP: The effects of grip width on upper-body muscle activity during the bench press
SPEED FOR STRENGTH: More sets at faster speeds produce more strength than fewer sets at slow speeds
DOUBLE DUTY: Training twice every other day benefits endurance performance over training once per day
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
STRETCH LONGER, JUMP LOWER: Stretching the calves will impair vertical jump performance
STRETCH WARS: Dynamic vs. static before exercise: Which will win?
ELASTIC ECONOMY: Elastic energy contributes to jump height during drop jumps
NUTRITION
CAFFEINE-FEWER WORRIES: Rehydrating with caffeinated drinks after exercising in the heat may not be as bad as thought
GET THE STRENGTH AND POWER OF AN ELK: Is it hype or fact that elk velvet antler supplementation will increase your performance?
RIBOSE RUBBISH: You get no ergogenic benefit from this supplement
JUGGLING PROTEIN AND CARBS: What's best for weight loss?
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
PERFORMANCE MASSAGE: First signs that massage could enhance sports performance
BIG MUSCLE, BIG HEART: The female athlete's heart is bigger than the "normal" woman's
HEAVY 'N' HASTY: Your ability to generate max strength quickly is key to max performance
YOUTH POWER
KIDS' RECOVERY: A child, a teenager, and an adult will recover from pumping iron at different rates
KIDS' ENERGY: Knowing your energy expenditure is critical for sports success-and you can't go by what the adults do
CARB CONTROL: Too high a carbohydrate solution can cause significant stomach distress and side stitches
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
THE MIND-INJURY LINK: The cause of injury might be more between the ears than between joints
ADDICTED TO YOUR BODY? Learn how to recognize if you might be suffering from a condition called muscle dysmorphia
SPORTS MEDICINE
ICED PERFORMANCE: The effects of icing on sport performance
PUTTING THE HEAT ON: Do neoprene sleeves increase heat in muscle?
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