Academic Journal
Q1Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
About Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is a scholarly journal published by NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.217 and H-index of 185.
Coverage: 1987-2026. Research categories: Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Sports Science (Q2).
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Physical Performance and Head Impact Exposure in Boys' Youth Ice Hockey
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Sara Faggian, Ling Wei Lei, Emma Ghezzo, Marco Bucciol et al.
2026-09-23 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005656Assisted Sprint Training: Individual Adaptations Linked to Force–Velocity Profiles and Spatiotemporal Variables
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2026-09-21 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005525Squat Performance in Elite Powerlifters: Biomechanical Analyses of Maximal and Near Maximal Lifts
Vidar Andersen, Erich J. Petushek, Atle H. Saeterbakken, Gøran Paulsen et al.
2026-09-21 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005532Assessing Inter-rater Reliability and Intra-rater Reliability During the 2-Minute Hand-Release Push-Up Event in the Army Fitness Test
Drew Van Dam, Rachel Gidaro, Sarah Ferreira, Jenna Morogiello-Shaw et al.
2026-09-18 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005673A Practical Approach to Assess the Load-Velocity Profile in Sprint Swimming: Reliability of a Portable Resistance Device
Pasquale Salerno, Marco Fassone, Marco Bove, Ambra Bisio et al.
2026-09-16 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005678Identification of Key Power Predictors of Bat Swing Speed in Youth Baseball Hitters Using PLS-SEM: Implications for Training Design
Han-Soo Park, Ki-Jae Song, Yu-Eun Lim, Jun-Young Kim et al.
2026-09-16 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005599Assessing Shoulder Joint Kinematics During the Bench Press Exercise in Competitive Powerlifters With Markerless Motion Capture
Jodi G. Motlagh, David B. Lipps
2026-09-16 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005593Endocrine, Skeletal, and Circadian Biomarker Profiles Across Operational Phases in Elite Special Forces Operators
William J. Kraemer, Jeff S. Volek, Mark D. Stephenson, Tunde K. Szivak et al.
2026-09-14 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005679Despite Low Concordance, Change of Direction and Maneuverability Both Differentiate Between Performance Levels in Field Hockey
Sebastian Puschkasch-Möck, Paul A. Jones, Soufiane Kaabi, Konstantin Warneke et al.
2026-09-10 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005671Retrospective Analysis of Competition Attempt Variations of Elite Paralympic Powerlifters
Erick Guilherme Peixoto de Lucena, Victor Benutto, S. Kyle Travis, José Igor Vasconcelos Oliveira et al.
2026-09-10 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005670Power Profile of Olympic Cross-Country Mountain Biking: Durability Matters
Allan Inoue, Manuel Mateo-March, Gabriel Protzen, Everton Crivoi do Carmo et al.
2026-09-09 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005669Load-Dependent Modulation of Intermuscular Coherence During Drop Jumps in Female Athletes: Insights Into the Performance Optimization
Serkan Uslu, Emel Cetin Ozdogan
2026-09-09 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005651Abdominal Hoop Stress: A Field-Deployable Instrument for Quantifying Bracing During the Squat and Deadlift in Powerlifters
Sean M. Harris, Wanyi Wang, Reagan M. Morrow, Matthew Hutton et al.
2026-09-08 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005660Effects of Weekly Set Distribution on Volume Load, Lower-Body Strength, and Quadriceps Muscle Thickness in Trained Men
Jader Calzavara, Renato Barroso
2026-09-08 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005665Wavelet-Based Electromyographic and Mechanomyographic Intensity Responses to Fatiguing Tasks Anchored to a Rating of Perceived Exertion Versus Torque
Dolores G. Ortega, Robert W. Smith, Jocelyn E. Arnett, Tyler J. Neltner et al.
2026-09-08 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005666Comparing Neuromuscular Tests to Discriminate Striking Performance in Elite Mixed Martial Arts Athletes
Jiaming Yan, Amador García-Ramos, Javier Courel-Ibáñez, Weixin Chen et al.
2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005677Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Explosive Power in Athletes: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Yuduo Dong, Beibei Shi, Chunlei Li
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005455Identifying Key Physical Predictors of Sprint Skating Performance in Collegiate Hockey Athletes Using Regularized Regression Models
John S. Fitzgerald, Mark A. Poolman, Josh L. Secomb
2026-09-01 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005662Effects of 10% Versus 20% Velocity Decrement Resisted Sled Training on Jump and Sprint Performance in Collegiate Soccer Players
Tianyuan He, Yu'er Shi, Ruli Zhang, Duanying Li et al.
2026-09-01 · DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005638Reviews
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