Preface

vi

User’s Guide

vii

Reviewers

x

Acknowledgments

xi

PART ONE

FOUNDATIONS

1

1

Introduction to Strength Training and Conditioning

3

2

Biomechanics of Force Production

22

PART TWO

PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES AND ADAPTATIONS

39

3

Neural Adaptations to Training

41

4

Muscular Adaptations to Training

57

5

Connective Tissue Adaptations to Training

73

6

Endocrine System Responses and Adaptations

85

7

Metabolic Responses and Adaptations to Training

106

8

Responses and Adaptations of the Cardiorespiratory System

131

9

Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning

153

PART THREE

STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM DESIGN

163

10

Warm-Up and Flexibility

165

11

Resistance Training Program Design

192

12

Resistance Training Equipment and Safety

229

13

Resistance Training Exercises

253

14

Plyometric Training

331

15

Sprint and Agility Training

380

16

Aerobic Training

407

17

Training Periodization and Tapering

432

PART FOUR

ASSESSMENT

449

18

Assessment and Evaluation

451

Glossary

489

Index

493