Background Resistance training and strength training are synonymous terms used to denote
a component of sport and exercise training that is designed to enhance muscular strength …

Objectives To quantify age, sex, sport and training type-specific effects of resistance training
on physical performance, and to characterise dose–response relationships of resistance …

During the stages of long-term athlete development (LTAD), resistance training (RT) is an
important means for (i) stimulating athletic development,(ii) tolerating the demands of long …

Background The majority of propulsive forces in swimming are produced from the upper
body, with strong correlations between upper body strength and sprint performance. There …

Context: The rising incidence of physical activity–and sports-related injuries has prompted
the present-day investigation of resistance training as a potential means of injury prevention …

Combining training of muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness within a training cycle
could increase athletic performance more than single-mode training. However, the …

Background The role of trunk muscle training (TMT) for physical fitness (eg, muscle power)
and sport-specific performance measures (eg, swimming time) in athletic populations has …

Swimming analysts aid coaches and athletes in the decision-making by providing evidence-
based recommendations. The aim of this narrative review was to report the best practices of …

Background The importance of trunk muscle strength (TMS) for physical fitness and athletic
performance has been demonstrated by studies reporting significant correlations between …

Abstract Crowley, E, Harrison, AJ, and Lyons, M. Dry-land resistance training practices of
elite swimming strength and conditioning coaches. J Strength Cond Res 32 (9): 2592–2600 …