Training of a weightlifter: a scientific approach

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Chavda, S. 2019. Training of a weightlifter: a scientific approach. UKSCA National Conference 2019. Milton Keynes, United Kingdom 15 - 16 Jun 2019 UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA).
TitleTraining of a weightlifter: a scientific approach
AuthorsChavda, S.
Abstract

This breakout presentation was delivered at the 2019 United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Conference (UKSCA). It outlines the monitoring and training of a national weightlifter.

ConferenceUKSCA National Conference 2019
PublisherUK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA)
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Print16 Jun 2019
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Deposited21 Oct 2019
Submitted08 May 2019
Accepted30 May 2019
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This is a presentation delivered as part of the UKSCA National Conference 2019. Permission was granted on the 11/12/2019, by UKSCA (http://www.uksca.org.uk) to make the presentation available in the Middlesex University Research Repository.

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