July 2020

Effects of Rapid Weight Loss on Judo Athletes: A Systematic Review (1) CLakicevic, N; Roklicer, R; Bianco, A; Mani, D; Paoli, A; Trivic, T; Ostojic, S; Milovancev, A; Maksimovic, N;Drid, P. NUTRIENTS. 2020;12(5):1220. BACKGROUND The practice of weight-cutting for sports, in particular its safety and effectiveness, has been cause of a great deal of debate …

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Physical Response to Pad- and Bag-Based Boxing-Specific Training Modalities (1) Finlay, Mitchell J.; Greig, Matt; McCarthy, Jake; Page, Richard M. JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH, APRIL 2020 – VOLUME 34 – ISSUE 4 BACKGROUND Pad-based and bag-based training drills are among the most commonly used training modalities amongst striking combat athletes. The duration and …

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Relationships Between Punch Impact Force and Upper- and Lower-Body Muscular Strength and Power in Highly Trained Amateur Boxers (1) Dunn, E; Humberstone, C; Franchini, E; Iredale, K; Blazevich, A. JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH, PUPLISHED AHEAD OF PRINT BACKGROUND It is a given that punching power is one of the most important characteristics in …

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The Countermovement Jump Mechanics of Mixed Martial Arts Competitors James, L.P; Connick, M; Haff GG; Kelly, V.G; Beckman, E.M. JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH: APRIL 2020 – VOLUME 34 – ISSUE 4 BACKGROUND Explosive force development in the lower limb is a critically important characteristic in mixed martial arts (MMA), and in part influences …

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Defining the Phases of Boxing Punches – A Mixed Methods Approach Lenetsky, S; Brughelli, M;, Nates R.J; Neville, J.G; Cross, M.R; Lormier, A.V. JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH: APRIL 2020 – VOLUME 34 – ISSUE 4 BACKGROUND In many sports, common movements are separated into phases for the sake of optimising qualitative and quantitative …

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Jiu-Jitsu-Specific Performance Test: Reliability Analysis and Construct Validity in Competitive Athletes da Silva Junior, J.N; Kons, R.L; de Lucas, R.D; Detanico, D. JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH, PUBLISH AHEAD OF PRINT BACKGROUND Similar to the tests discussed in the previous article, the Jiu Jitsu Anaerobic Performance Test (JJAPT), first described by Villar et al …

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Validity of a Novel Specific Wrestling Fitness Test Markovic, M; Kukic, F; Dopsaj, M; Kasum, G; Toskic, L; and Zaric, I. JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH, ARRIL 2020 BACKGROUND The first paper of this issue, as the title suggests, explores the validity of a test specifically designed to assess fitness performance characteristics in wrestlers. …

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