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Strength Training for Sport edited by Dr William J. Kraemer PhD, Dr Keijo Haekkinen PhD, 2002The Handbook of Sports Medicine presents basic clinical and scientific information in a clear style and format as related to specific sports events drawn from the Olympic Summer and Winter Games. Each handbook is written by a small team of authorities and coordinated by an editor who is internationally respected and recognized in the particular sport activity. The Handbook on Strength Training for Athletes presents both the basic concepts and theoretical background for sports-specific strength training as well as the practical consideration in designing the overall program. Separate chapters deal with periodization, gender differences, detraining and over training. Sample programs are presented for soccer, volleyball, wrestling, endurance running, swimming, and shotput and discus.Covers periodization, gender differences, detraining, and overtraining. Sample programs presented for soccer, volleyball, wrestling, endurance running, swimming, and shotput and discus. Endorsed by the International Federation of Sports Medicine ContentsList of contributorsForewords by the IOCPrefaceAcknowledgements1. A brief history of strength training and basic principles and concepts2. Training-specific characteristics of neuromuscular performance3. Developing a strength training workout4. Periodization of training5. Periodized training programmes for athletes6. Special considerations in strength training7. Medical aspects and administrative concerns in strength trainingIndex