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07/30/2026
Learn how to perform the dumbbell hang power clean and 100 more resistance training exercises in Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training. The book offers a step-by-step checklist for each exercise that teaches safe and effective exercise technique. Grab your copy of the book to learn more.
07/30/2026
Learn how to effectively cue a client to perform the power sn**ch.
Understanding the technique needed to properly perform resistance training exercises is vital, but Exercises for Resistance Training goes a step further by teaching students how to coach, cue, and correct.
07/29/2026
The alternating explosive step-up is a great bodyweight plyometric exercise. For more bodyweight exercises, check out The Bodyweight Blueprint and grab your copy of the book from our website.
- To perform the dumbbell hammer curl, keep your palms facing each other throughout the movement. This neutral grip engages both the biceps and the forearms effectively, reducing the strain on your wrists. Lift the weights slowly, emphasizing the muscle contraction at the top of the movement. Lower the weights with control to maintain tension on the biceps throughout the eccentric phase. Keep your elbows close to your torso and avoid swinging your arms. This isolation maximizes the effectiveness of the biceps and forearm work. For more exercises, check out 100 Best Physique Workouts.
07/28/2026
Want a good workout but don't have a lot of time? Try this workout from 100 Best Physique Workouts that include two giant circuits that will only take 20-30 minutes to complete. For more workouts, grab your copy of the book which brings together some of the best-known names in the industry to provide their go-to workouts.
- With so many row variations, it can be hard to choose which is the best for you. The Pendlay row is one that can be used with a barbell. Position the feet about shoulder-width apart, knees flexed and the barbell in front of the body, similarly to the set-up for a deadlift. Rather than standing up with the bar, the hips will remain flexed with the torso parallel to the floor. Pull the bar up toward the chest or upper abdomen, and the lower it back down to the starting position.
Learn more about strength training in Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fifth Edition.
07/27/2026
Muscle hypertrophy is the process of increasing muscle mass, primarily driven by mechanical tension. Learn more about the minimum effective dose training for hypertrophy in Train Smarter, Not Longer.
07/27/2026
Have you checked out CE OnDemand yet?
CE OnDemand was created for fitness, strength and conditioning, and exercise professionals who view learning as an ongoing process, not a singular task tied only to meeting a recertification deadline. With unlimited access to a growing library of expert-led video education, your annual subscription to CE OnDemand allows you to earn CEUs and CECs when and where you need them, while also building practical, applicable knowledge that elevates how you coach, train, and lead.
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07/27/2026
NSCA’s Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive strength and conditioning resource for practitioners who work with tactical athletes—law enforcement, fire and rescue personnel, conventional military forces, and special teams. Learn exercises including the kettlebell half get-up and more!
07/25/2026
The first step to understanding overtraining and overreaching is identifying the balance between stress and recovery. Learn more in Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning and grab your copy of the book from our website.