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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION The NSCA’s Performance Training Journal (ISSN: 2157-7358) is a publication of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The PTJ publishes basic educational information for Associate and Professional Members of the NSCA. These groups include novice personal trainers, novice strength coaches, and training enthusiasts. The journal’s mission is to publish articles that provide basic, practical information that is research-based. Copyright 2013 by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: The statements and comments in the NSCA’s Performance Training Journal are those of the individual authors and contributors and not of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The appearance of advertising in this journal does not constitute an endorsement for the quality or value of the product or service advertised, or of the claims made for it by its manufacturer or provider. NSCA Mission As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, we support and disseminate researchbased knowledge and its practical application, to improve athletic performance and fitness. TALK TO US… Share your questions and comments. We want to hear from you. Write to the NSCA’s Performance Training Journal, NSCA, 1885 Bob Johnson Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, or send an email to [email protected]. PTJ 12.5 NSCA’S PERFORMANCE TRAINING JOURNAL EDITORIAL OFFICE EDITORIAL REVIEW PANEL 1885 Bob Johnson Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906 Phone: [phone] Scott Cheatham, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT EDITOR T. Jeff Chandler, EDD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA email: [email protected] Ed McNeely, MS MANAGING EDITOR Britt Chandler, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D email: [email protected] Nicole Dabbs, MS PUBLISHER Keith Cinea, MA, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D email: [email protected] SENIOR PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR Matthew Sandstead, NSCA-CPT email: [email protected] Meredith Hale-Griffin, MS, CSCS Mike Rickett, MS, CSCS Chad D. Touchberry, PHD, CSCS Joel Bergeron, MS, CSCS,*D Samuel Gardner, MS, CSCS, RSCC, USATF, USA-W Dual Certified: Level 1 Weightlifting Coach and Sports Performance Coach Joshua West, MA, CSCS Andy Khamoui, MS, CSCS Scott Austin, MS, CSCS Adam Feit, MS, CSCS PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR Cody Urban email: [email protected] NSCA’S PERFORMANCE TRAINING JOURNAL | ISSUE 12.5 2