Human Kinetics Strength and Conditioning

Human Kinetics Strength and Conditioning Human Kinetics is the premier publisher for strength and conditioning. Within the physical activity field, recreational and organized sports are a major focus.

Human Kinetics is committed to providing quality informational and educational products in the physical activity and health fields that meet the needs of our diverse customers. We are committed to not only providing information, but whenever possible to providing solutions that help our customers practice their professions better and live healthier, more enjoyable lives.

The split squat is a great exercise for the quads. Take the exercise up a notch with these variations and for more exerc...
10/01/2026

The split squat is a great exercise for the quads. Take the exercise up a notch with these variations and for more exercises, checkout Elite Physique, which shows you how to make radical physical changes by manipulating sets, reps, and frequency and by deciding when and how to use advanced training methods.

Research indicates that intervals of at least 90 seconds between sets provide a hypertrophic advantage compared to short...
10/01/2026

Research indicates that intervals of at least 90 seconds between sets provide a hypertrophic advantage compared to shorter rest periods because of the ability to maintain greater volume load. Learn more in Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, 3rd Edition, which will release in late October. Pre-order your copy at Amazon now.

Sale! For a limited time, pre-order your ebook copy of New Functional Training for Sports for just $4.99! Click in the c...
09/30/2026

Sale! For a limited time, pre-order your ebook copy of New Functional Training for Sports for just $4.99! Click in the comments below to learn more.

The third edition of New Functional Training for Sports is the go-to resource for proven methodologies in functional training. This edition includes a range of new content to help athletes, trainers, and coaches design programs focusing on the demands of their sport. With more than 300 full-color images of foundational movements, exercises, and drills, this is a great reference to ensure safe and effective training. With functional assessments to help determine the needs of each athlete, self-reinforcing progressions, and an online video library containing 85 exercise and drill demonstrations, New Functional Training for Sports, Third Edition, has everything you need to optimize your training.

Don't forget to join us tomorrow (Thursday, October 1) for a live interview on YouTube with Ian Sharman, author of The A...
09/30/2026

Don't forget to join us tomorrow (Thursday, October 1) for a live interview on YouTube with Ian Sharman, author of The Art of Ultrarunning: Tried and Tested Strategies for Long-Distance Runners.

09/30/2026

Are you intrinsically motivated or extrinsically motivated? During the most recent Trainer Talk with Aaron Patterson and Frank Eyeson, Aaron used the example of an athlete who was extrinsically motivated by sibling rivalry. Can you relate?

The full audio will be available soon on the Human Kinetics podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, PodBean, and on the Human Kinetics website).

09/30/2026

- To perform the Kelso shrug, adjust the bench to a steep incline (around 75 degrees). This position effectively targets the upper traps while allowing for a greater range of motion in the shrugging action. Hold the dumbbells with your palms facing inward and ensure your grip is firm yet relaxed. Start with your arms straight down by your sides, allowing for natural movement during the shrugging motion. As you lift your shoulders toward your ears, focus on isolating the traps without engaging your arms too much. This isolation will help you build strength and size in your upper traps effectively. For more exercises, check out 100 Best Physique Workouts and click below for more details.

Typically a strength test requires the athlete to move a predetermined amount of weight in an exercise for which there a...
09/29/2026

Typically a strength test requires the athlete to move a predetermined amount of weight in an exercise for which there are readily available norms. For example, the bench press is a test frequently used to measure upper body strength. However, does such a test tell us much about an athlete’s functional strength?

Remember that raw numbers must be put into context. In most cases, an athlete who can bench-press 350 pounds (160 kg) would be considered strong, but what if the athlete weighs 350 pounds? The athlete can then bench-press only his own body weight. Don’t be fooled by the number; athletes not only need to be able to lift heavy loads but also to perform functional exercises with their body weight. What really matters is relative strength, meaning strength in proportion to body weight.

Learn more in New Functional Training for Sports, Third Edition which releases October 26th. For a limited time, preorder an ebook copy for just $4.99 on Amazon.

09/29/2026

- The B-stance squat, also called a kickstand squat or staggered-stance squat, is a great exercise for building single-leg strength. It’s not as challenging as a step-up or Bulgarian split squat, so it can be used to prepare you for those movements.

Stand in a staggered stance with the toes of your back foot placed at the heel of your front foot, angled slightly outward. Keeping your hands out in front of you, shift your body weight slightly toward the side of the front foot and squat down to at least a parallel thigh position. Rise to the starting position. Switch legs and repeat. Make sure to keep most of the weight on the front leg. It is suggested to aim for 70 percent of your weight on your front leg and 30 percent on your rear leg.

To learn more about this and other bodyweight strength exercises, check out Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy.

Ultrarunner, coach, and journalist Ian Sharman will join us live on YouTube on Thursday, October 1 to discuss strategies...
09/28/2026

Ultrarunner, coach, and journalist Ian Sharman will join us live on YouTube on Thursday, October 1 to discuss strategies to become a better runner, and his recently released book, The Art of Ultrarunning: Tried and Tested Strategies for Long-Distance Runners. The book is available on the Human Kinetics website.

Take a behind the scenes look at the video shoot for the new second edition of The Language of Coaching coming soon! Sta...
09/28/2026

Take a behind the scenes look at the video shoot for the new second edition of The Language of Coaching coming soon! Stay tuned for more details.

Want to learn more about the book, click below for details on the first edition.

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