Optimizing Strength and Resistance Training: Best Practices Applied to Sports Disciplines and Performance—2nd Edition
A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Athletic Training and Human Performance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 June 2025 | Viewed by 669
Special Issue Editors
2. SEJ-680: Science-Based Training (SBT) Research Group, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, 41013 Seville, Spain
Interests: strength; resistance exercise; isoinertial training; training optimization; physical performance; skeletal muscle; sports injuries; sports medicine
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Interests: strength; resistance exercise; isoinertial training; training optimization; physical performance; sports injuries; sports medicine; team sports performance; workload monitoring
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Strength training plays a fundamental role in enhancing the functional and muscular performance of the human body. Physical conditioning, namely the development of the ability to generate force and muscle power in a specific context and moment, as well as neuromuscular and structural adaptations, benefit from optimized strength training. This Special Issue will explore different methodologies, techniques and practices related to strength training, focusing on the optimization of training processes in order to achieve maximum performance, highlighting the need for careful planning for each individual and discipline.
In this regard, the correct application and optimization of strength training benefit not only practitioners of weight training disciplines, but also athletes in individual and team sports. In these contexts, the careful and precise application of methodology and training optimization becomes crucial, with appropriate techniques being employed to maximize benefits and minimize the risk of injuries in athletes.
Therefore, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive and updated overview of the best practices and techniques applied to strength and resistance training, contributing to continuous advancement in sports performance optimization. Additionally, it seeks to provide valuable information for athletes, coaches and physical conditioning professionals. Original research papers and literature reviews are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Luis Manuel Martínez Aranda
Dr. Javier Raya-González
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- skeletal muscle
- muscle hypertrophy
- resistance exercise
- eccentric training
- power output
- plyometrics
- strength adaptations
- training volume
- sports performance
- conditioning
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