An athlete completes a testing battery that includes the vertical jump, 1RM back squat, and 300-yard shuttle run. To minimize fatigue and maximize test validity, which order is most appropriate? Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 12: Principles of Test Selection and Administration

Moment Arm In the context of strength and conditioning, a moment arm explains why an exercise feels harder or easier at certain joint angles, because it determines how much torque the muscle must produce to move or control a load. It is tightly related to concepts of lever classes and, in part, helps to determine the sticking point of an exercise. Definition: The moment arm is the perpendicular distance between a force’s line of action and the axis of rotation at a joint. In resistance training: - It determines how much torque (rotational force) is produced at a joint. - A longer moment arm = more torque required from the muscle. - A shorter moment arm = less torque required. Example: During a biceps curl, the moment arm of the external load is greatest when the forearm is around 90° of elbow flexion, which is why the lift feels hardest there. Lock this concept in with your own training. When an exercise feels harder at certain joint angles or through a specific ROM, it’s likely because the moment arm is larger and the muscle has to produce more force. Question: Have you ever tried or prescribed targeted isometric or partial ROM work at the sticking point of a lift? For example, pause squats, pause at the knee deadlifts or cleans, spoto press, etc.?

During the eccentric phase of a barbell back squat, which of the following best describes the action of the quadriceps femoris? Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 2: Biomechanics of Resistance Exercise

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Which energy system is the primary contributor during a single maximal effort lasting approximately 10 seconds, such as in a 60m or 100m sprint? Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 3: Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training