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Global differences in current strength and conditioning practice within soccer. (2022)
Journal Article
MCQUILLIAM, S.J., CLARK, D.R., ERSKINE, R.M. and BROWNLEE, T.E. 2022. Global differences in current strength and conditioning practice within soccer. International journal of sports science and coaching [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221136048

Differences exist between top-tier soccer leagues (e.g. anthropometry and match demands), which may influence strength and conditioning (S&C) practice. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate whether current S&C practice in men's and women's (... Read More about Global differences in current strength and conditioning practice within soccer..

An investigation of movement dynamics and muscle activity during traditional and accentuated-eccentric squatting. (2022)
Journal Article
ARMSTRONG, R., BALTZOPOULOS, V., LANGAN-EVANS, C., CLARK, D., JARVIS, J., STEWART, C. and O'BRIEN, T. 2022. An investigation of movement dynamics and muscle activity during traditional and accentuated-eccentric squatting. PLoS ONE [online], 17(11), article number e0276096. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0276096

Accentuated-eccentric loading (AEL) takes advantage of the high force producing potential of eccentric muscle contractions, potentially maximising mechanical tension within the muscle. However, evidence is lacking on how AEL squatting may load the in... Read More about An investigation of movement dynamics and muscle activity during traditional and accentuated-eccentric squatting..

Physical characteristics explain ball-carrying capability in sub-elite rugby union players. (2022)
Journal Article
HART, A.S., ERSKINE, R.M., MCLAUGHLIN, T.J. and CLARK, D.R. 2023. Physical characteristics explain ball-carrying capability in sub-elite rugby union players. Journal of science in sport and exercise [online], 5(3), pages 244-253. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-022-00178-w

The aims of the present study were two-fold: (i) to investigate the relationship between physical characteristics and the game statistics associated with ball-carrying capability amongst sub-elite rugby union players; and (ii) to predict the level of... Read More about Physical characteristics explain ball-carrying capability in sub-elite rugby union players..

Mind the gap! A survey comparing current strength training methods used in men's versus women's first team and academy soccer. (2022)
Journal Article
MCQUILLIAM, S.J., CLARK, D.R., ERSKINE, R.M. and BROWNLEE, T.E. 2022. Mind the gap! A survey comparing current strength training methods used in men's versus women's first team and academy soccer. Science and medicine in football [online], 6(5): towards a better understanding of health and performance is sponsored and supported by Adidas and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), pages 597-604. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/24733938.2022.2070267

Much less is known about strength and conditioning (S&C) practice in women's versus men's soccer. The aim of this study was to compare S&C practice between coaches working in men's or women's soccer, at first team or academy level, worldwide. A total... Read More about Mind the gap! A survey comparing current strength training methods used in men's versus women's first team and academy soccer..

Here’s why you don’t need to feel sore after a workout to know it’s worked. [Blog post] (2022)
Digital Artefact
CLARK, D.R., LANGAN-EVANS, C. and ERSKINE, R. 2022. Here’s why you don’t need to feel sore after a workout to know it’s worked. [Blog post]. Posted on The Conservation UK [online], 01 April 2022. Available from: https://theconversation.com/heres-why-you-dont-need-to-feel-sore-after-a-workout-to-know-its-worked-179995

"No pain, no gain" is a commonly used expression when it comes to getting in shape. It may also be why many of us think that you need to feel sore after a workout to know that you've done enough. There are many reasons why your muscles might get sore... Read More about Here’s why you don’t need to feel sore after a workout to know it’s worked. [Blog post].

Determining concentric and eccentric force–velocity profiles during squatting. (2022)
Journal Article
ARMSTRONG, R., BALTZOPOULOS, V., LANGAN-EVANS, C., CLARK, D., JARVIS, J., STEWART, C. and O'BRIEN, T.D. 2022. Determining concentric and eccentric force–velocity profiles during squatting. European journal of applied physiology [online], 122(3), pages 769-779. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-021-04875-2

The force–velocity relationship of muscular contraction has been extensively studied. However, previous research has focussed either on isolated muscle or single-joint movements, whereas human movement consists of multi-joint movements (e.g. squattin... Read More about Determining concentric and eccentric force–velocity profiles during squatting..