Scientific Training Principles for Strength & Conditioning

The best strength coaches guide there programs using a set of evidence-based principles test by years of experience. In this video I will outline 7 scientific training principles that are woven through the book Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning as well as the rest of the training and exercise science literature.

TIME-STAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Specificity Principle
05:58 - Overload Principle
07:52 - Recovery Principle
10:00 - Variation Principle
14:47 - Reversibility Principle
16:32 - Individualization Principle
18:41 - Phase Potentiation
22:05 - Where to Head Next

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Haff, G. G., & Triplett, N. T. (2015). Essentials of strength training and conditioning 4th edition. Human kinetics.

Disclaimer: This video does not have any affiliation with, or any recognition, sponsorship, or
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Dr. Jacob Goodin is a professor of kinesiology at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), and holds a PhD in Sport Physiology and Performance from East Tennessee State University. He has over a decade of experience as a strength and conditioning coach and sport scientist from the high school to NCAA Division I levels. In addition to his role as a professor and research mentor, Dr. Goodin directs the Athlete Monitoring Initiative at PLNU, which provides testing and monitoring services to over 200 athletes yearly as well as research opportunities for kinesiology students.

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[abartsch]

I love how you make the information simple to understand yet you also don't make it sound like you are talking down to people when you are teaching them about the numerous benefits of conditioning and how to avoid burnout. I like how you also addressed how variety is important in a workout plan since the same thing gets boring over time and that change can make it feel more exciting and fun. I also liked how you included the mental aspect of training which is something that lots of people over look.

[harrydyne]

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[karatemplin]

I really liked having the chart be included to help better understand and visualize the phase potentiation concept.

[benedikt]

I've been looking for additional sources of education to help study for the CSCS exam for a while now. Honestly couldn't be happier to have found your channel. Starting from the 1st video and gonna go through them all! THANK YOU!

[laurenwahl]

I enjoyed how you were able to explain the variation principle in a more easy to understand manner, as well as why it truly matters. It helped to get a step by step explanation with everything in this video.

[jrfetuao]

I have never commented on. YouTube video before, since I’ve been introduced to it 20 yrs ago. I am amazed by your knowledge sir and am looking forward to finishing my bachelor in kinesiology and start working with college athletes. I am 39 waiting careers as a Law enforcement after 10yrs. Making the jump now and your videos have motivated me even more. I was I could attend your classes in person. Anyways, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[IvyBartlett]

Thank you for breaking down each phase and providing detailed explanations! I appreciate how you demonstrated how these principles can be applied to develop training programs that effectively enhance performance while reducing the risk of injury. The video was extremely helpful.

[jasonpena]

Thank you for always using real life examples to make things easier to understand!

[emmasanchez]

I liked how you broke down each phase and gave real life examples for each one. It definitely made it easier to understand.

[brittanytrammell]

Thank you for making these videos! Helped me study for and pass my CSCS exam today. Appreciate all the work you put into these!

[miadenava]

Thank you for breaking down each phase and going into detail! I appreciate how you explained how the principles can be applied to create training programs that are efficient in maximizing performance and minimizing the risk of injury. This was a very helpful video.

[sarahcox-barden]

This was a really good breakdown and overview of all the important terms and ideas of S&C. As an athlete, these are all things that constantly get talked about but in simplier ways so it was super cool to hear the scientific backing for them

[vanessaviramontesPLNU]

Dr. Goodin, this is amazing. I am so excited about these principles because I can apply them in the gym. I am going to use this not only for class but also for myself. I love how you summarize each principle and apply it to real situations

[thomaskinzler]

I appreciated all of the examples detailing the different types of specificity because it made these very clear. I work in a PT clinic and have some patients that have been coming in for a long time but do the same weight every day and ask why they aren''t getting stronger, so the points about overload and variation were great.

[matthewbeecher]

This was a great video. Your explanation on recovery and not being able to adapt to what you cannot recover from changed my at-home workout perspective.

[maryerickson]

I have heard these principles before and follow them, but your detailed explanations helped me to truly understand what they mean!

[braedenmoore]

The variation principle is something that I think is overlooked but after learning more about it I can see the importance.

[aliciahernandez]

Thank you for explaining each principle! From my experience with interning in clinics, I have seen individualization put into practice more often than some of the other explained, due to specific injuries/sports involved.

[Moniiiqueee]

I forgot about the SAID principle, this video was a great refresher!

[cutetwinkie]

Aside from learning about the benefits from variation within training... I really appreciated the bloopers at the end!