The Olympic lifts and their variations are used extensively in the strength and conditioning of athletes. They are performed quickly (barbell velocity of 2-4 meters per second) and generate great power (depending...
In what is probably the opening salvo of this, Otto et al published an article in the May issue of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research looking at the effectiveness of...
Larry Judge et al had a study in the March issue of Track and Cross Country Journal looking at post-activation potentiation (PAP) and shot put performance. The authors studied high school-aged female...
Over the years I have found the journal Sports Medicine to be a good source of information. This journal publishes reviews on significant topics. The current issue has a review on exercise...
The February issue of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research has an interesting study looking at postactivation potentiation (PAP) and the bench press. The authors studied 11 individuals who were healthy...