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Neurological Carryover Training: The Best Strength Method You’re Not Using?
Neurological carryover training (NCT), also referred to as progressive range of motion (PRM) training, is a strength-training method that has been around for decades and yet seems to have disappeared...
The six best strength training techniques to increase mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy
BY KEVEN ARSENEAULT, AUTHOR OF THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO STRENGTH TRAINING METHODS MAY 2023 If you want to increase your muscle mass using resistance exercise, you probably already know what to do:...
German Volume Training
BY JIM STOPPANI, AUTHOR OF JIM STOPPANI'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MUSCLE AND STRENGTH APRIL 2023 German Volume Training (GVT) is similar to hundreds training in one major way: You do exactly...
How to design a complete training program
BY HUMAN KINETICS FEBRUARY 2023 Not sure what to do once you get to the gym? In this video learn how to design a complete workout plan, including key components that...
Periodization of strength training for sports
BY TUDOR O. BOMPA, PhD, AND CARLO BUZZICHELLI, AUTHORS OF PERIODIZATION OF STRENGTH TRAINING FOR SPORTS FEBRUARY 2023 “Strength training” seems to be everything to everybody; it’s often confused with fitness training,...
Training and conditioning for young athletes
BY TUDOR O. BOMPA, PhD, AND SORIN O. SARANDAN, PhD, AUTHORS OF TRAINING AND CONDITIONING FOR YOUNG ATHLETES, SECOND EDITION JANUARY 2023 Children love sports. They also enjoy participating in competition....
Heel-raised squats aren’t bad
BY NICK TUMMINELLO, AUTHOR OF STRENGTH ZONE TRAINING AUGUST 2022 Lifters usually elevate their heels during barbell back squats for three reasons: To increase their squat depth Because it...
Unconventional Lower Body Training
BY JASON BROWN, AUTHOR OF LOWER BODY TRAINING MAY 2022 In my book Lower Body Training there are a lot of conventional exercises you’ve likely seen before. Exercise variations like...

Whether you're interested in strength and conditioning, the science of strength training or strength training anatomy, Human Kinetics offers the leading strength and conditioning books, ebooks, programs and courses to meet your needs. Our resources cover muscle hypertrophy, resistance training, periodization, functional training, interval training, bodybuilding, powerlifting, speed and agility and more. Plus, find resources from a series of titles that focus on anatomy, sport performance, science of strength and conditioning and sport fundamentals.

With courses and books written by strength and conditioning coaches and professionals, we offer resources backed by leaders in the strength and conditioning industry including the NSCA. Prepare for your next NSCA certification with essential texts for strength and conditioning professionals and students, or meet your professional goals and earn continuing education units!