Professor Greg Haff

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Professor Greg Haff

Professor of Strength and Conditioning

Staff Member Details
Telephone:	+61 8 6304 5416
Facsimile:	+61 8 6304 5036
Email:	g.haff@ecu.edu.au
Campus:	Joondalup
Room:	JO19.399
ORCID iD:	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0676-7750

Greg is the Professor of Strength and Conditioning within the School of Medical and Health Sciences and the Director of the Strength and Power Research Group.

Current Teaching

SPS6103: Advanced Resistance Training
SPS6105: Strength and Conditioning - Practicum
SPS6110: Periodisation: Theory and Methodology of Training
SPS6112: Monitoring Training and Performance

Background

Professor G. Gregory Haff, PhD, CSCS*D, FNSCA, ASCC, ASCA-2, USAWF-3, AWF-3 is Professor of Strength and Conditioning and the Director of the Strength and Power Research Group.

In 2021, he was awarded the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Impact Award for his research and overall contribution the the strength and conditioning profession. Additionally, the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association recognised him in 2014,as the Strength and Conditioning Association Coach of the Year-Education and Research for the impact of his work. In 2011, he received the William J. Kraemer Sport Scientist of the Year Award from the Nationals Strength and Conditioning Association.

Professor Haff is also a Past President of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (2015-2018). He has published over 270 scientific papers, 9 books, and 28 book chapters. He has a current Scopus h-index of 53 with his working being cited over 9,000 times.

Professional Associations

Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
American College of Sports Medicine
European College of Sport Sciences
International Society of Exercise and Immunology
National Strength and Conditioning Association
United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association
Australian Weightlifting Association
USA Weightlifting
USA Cycling

Awards and Recognition

National and International Awards

2021: National Strength and Conditioning Impact Award
2014: United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association: Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year-Education and Research
2011: National Strength and Conditioning Association William J. Kraemer Sport Scientist of the Year Award Winner
2001: N.S.C.A. Young Investigator of the Year

University and National Teaching Awards

2009: WVU School of Medicine Academy of Excellence In Teaching and Learning
2008: WVU School of Medicine Distinguished Teaching Faculty Award Winner

Other

2018:National Strength and Conditioning Association Retiring Board Member Award
2014: National Strength and Conditioning Association JSCR Editorial Excellence Award
2010: Retiring Board Member Award National Strength and Conditioning Association
2009-2010: National Strength and Conditioning Association Vice President
2009: Who’s Who in Medicine
2008: Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals Honours Edition
2007: Fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (FNSCA)
2006: Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders
2006: Who’s Who in the World
2001: 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21^st Century (1^st Edition)
2001: Who’s Who in America
2001: Curtis D. Williams Graduate School New Faculty Research Honour

Research Areas and Interests

Neuromuscular Adaptations to Strength and Power Based Training
Training Theory: Periodization Modelling
Velocity Based Training
Methods of Recovery
Overtraining/Overreaching
Neuromuscular Adaptive Responses To Accentuated Eccentric Loading Models
Hypertrophic Responses to Strength and Power Training
Physiological and Performance Responses to Strength-Power-Potentiation Complexes

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy, United States of America, 1999.
Master of Science, United States of America, 1996.
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, United States of America, 1993.

Research Outputs

2024

Journal Articles

Cuthbert, M., Haff, G., McMahon, JJ., Evans, M., Comfort, P. (2024). Microdosing: A Conceptual Framework for use as Programming Strategy for Resistance Training in Team Sports. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 46(2), 180-201. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000786.
Rowe, GS., Blazevich, T., Taylor, J., Pulverenti, T., Haff, G. (2024). Can the cross-education of strength attenuate the impact of detraining after a period of strength training? A quasi-randomized trial. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2024(Article in press), pp. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-024-05509-z.
Horgan, B., West, NP., Tee, N., Halson, SL., Drinkwater, E., Chapman, DW., Haff, G. (2024). Effect of repeated post-resistance exercise cold or hot water immersion on in-season inflammatory responses in academy rugby players: a randomised controlled cross-over design. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2024(Article in press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-024-05424-3.
Uphill, A., Kendall, K., Fogarty, A., Guppy, S., Brown, H., Zomer, T., Parker, S., Haff, G. (2024). Validity of Apple Watch, Garmin Forerunner® 935 and GENEActiv for estimating energy expenditure during close quarter battle training in Special Forces soldiers. European Journal of Sport Science, 2024(Article in press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12080.
Stone, MH., Hornsby, WG., Mizuguchi, S., Sato, K., Gahreman, D., Duca, M., Carroll, KM., Ramsey, MW., Stone, ME., Pierce, KC., Haff, G. (2024). The Use Of Free Weight Squats In Sports: A Narrative Review-Terminology And Biomechanics. Applied Sciences, 14(5), article number 1977. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14051977.
Morris, SJ., Oliver, JL., Pedley, JS., Radnor, JM., Haff, G., Cooper, S., Lloyd, RS. (2024). Kinetic Predictors of Weightlifting Performance in Young Weightlifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 38(9), 1551-1560. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004850.
Victora Ruas, C., Taylor, J., Latella, C., Haff, G., Nosaka, K. (2024). Neuromuscular characteristics of eccentric, concentric and isometric contractions of the knee extensors. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2024(Article in press), pp. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-024-05626-9.
Moeskops, S., Oliver, JL., Radnor, JM., Haff, G., Myer, GD., Ramachandran, AK., Kember, LS., Pedley, JS., Lloyd, RS. (2024). Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Muscle Architecture, Isometric Force Production, and Stretch-Shortening Cycle Function in Trained Young Female Gymnasts. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 38(9), 1640-1650. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004856.
Brady, CJ., Harrison, AJ., Flanagan, EP., Haff, G., Comyns, TM. (2024). The Relationship Between The Isometric Squat And Stretch Shortening Cycle Function And Sprint Acceleration Performance In Hurling Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 38(6), e288-e298. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004759.
Stone, MH., Hornsby, G., Mizuguchi, S., Sato, K., Gahreman, D., Duca, M., Carroll, K., Ramsey, MW., Stone, ME., Haff, G. (2024). The Use of Free Weight Squats in Sports: A Narrative Review - Squatting Movements, Adaptation, and Sports Performance: Physiological. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 38(8), 1494-1508. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004838.
Comfort, P., McMahon, JJ., Lake, J., Ripley, NJ., Triplett, NT., Haff, G. (2024). Relative strength explains the differences in multi-joint rapid force production between sexes. PLoS One, 19(45324), article number e0296877. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0296877.

2023

Journal Articles

Smolarek, T., Haff, G., Poon, W., Nagatani, Y., Barley, O., Guppy, S. (2023). Dynamic and Isometric Force-Time Curve Characteristics Influencing Change of Direction Performance of State-Level Netball Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(12), 2397-2404. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004616.
Geisler, S., Havers, T., Isenmann, E., Schulze, J., Lourens, LK., Nowak, J., Held, S., Haff, G. (2023). Effects of Expertise on Muscle Activity during the Hang Power Clean and Hang Power Snatch Compared to Snatch and Clean Pulls - An Explorative Analysis. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 22(4), 778-789. https://doi.org/10.52082/jssm.2023.778.
Guppy, S., Nagatani, Y., Poon, W., Kendall, K., Lake, J., Haff, G. (2023). Changes In Deadlift Six Repetition Maximum, Countermovement Jump Performance, Barbell Velocity, And Perceived Exertion Over The Duration Of A Microcycle. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 2023(Article in Press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541231172569.
Comfort, P., Haff, G., Suchomel, TJ., Soriano, MA., Pierce, KC., Hornsby, WG., Haff, EE., Sommerfield, LM., Chavda, S., Morris, SJ., Fry, AC., Stone, MH. (2023). National Strength And Conditioning Association Position Statement On Weightlifting For Sports Performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(6), 1163-1190. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004476.
Poulos, N., Haff, G., Nibali, M., Norris, D., Newton, R. (2023). Influence Of Complex Training Design On Acute Postactivation Performance Enhancement Of Jump Squat And Ballistic Bench Throw Performance In Developing Team-Sport Athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(5), 969-979. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004323.
Horgan, B., Tee, N., West, N., Drinkwater, E., Halson, S., Colomer, C., Fonda, C., Tatham, J., Chapman, D., Haff, G. (2023). Acute Performance, Daily Well-Being, and Hormone Responses to Water Immersion After Resistance Exercise in Junior International and Subelite Male Volleyball Athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(8), 1643-1653. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004428.
Edwards, T., Piggott, B., Banyard, HG., Haff, G., Joyce, C. (2023). The Effect Of A Heavy Resisted Sled-Pull Mesocycle On Sprint Performance In Junior Australian Football Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(2), 388-393. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004269.
Guppy, S., Kendall, K., Haff, G. (2023). Velocity-Based Training—A Critical Review. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 2023(Article in press), 13 pages. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000806.
Nagatani, Y., Kendall, K., Guppy, S., Poon, W., Haff, G. (2023). Effect of 3 Different Set Configurations on Kinematic Variables and Internal Loads During a Power Snatch Session. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(10), 1929-1938. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004498.
Horgan, B., Halson, S., Drinkwater, E., West, N., Tee, N., Alcock, R., Chapman, D., Haff, G. (2023). No effect of repeated post-resistance exercise cold or hot water immersion on in-season body composition and performance responses in academy rugby players: a randomised controlled cross-over design. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 123(2), 351-359. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-022-05075-2.
Edwards, T., Weakley, J., Banyard, HG., Cripps, A., Piggott, B., Haff, G., Joyce, C. (2023). Longitudinal Development of Sprint Performance and Force-Velocity-Power Characteristics: Influence of Biological Maturation. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(11), 2178-2184. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004540.
Guppy, S., Nagatani, Y., Poon, W., Kendall, K., Lake, J., Haff, G. (2023). The Stability Of The Deadlift Three Repetition Maximum. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 2023(Article in Press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541231174316.
Kotani, Y., Lake, J., Guppy, S., Poon, W., Nosaka, K., Haff, G. (2023). Agreement in Squat Jump Force-Time Characteristics Between Smith Machine and Free-Weight Squat Jump Force-Time Characteristics. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(10), 1955-1962. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004514.

2022

Book Chapters

Guppy, S., Haff, G. (2022). Long-term programme design (periodisation). Advanced Personal Training: Science to Practice (118-128). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003204657-8.
Haff, G. (2022). Peaking. High-Performance Training for Sports: The Authoritative Guide for Ultimate Athletic Conditioning (). Human Kinetics Publishers.

Journal Articles

Horgan, B., West, N., Tee, N., Drinkwater, E., Halson, S., Vider, J., Fonda, C., Haff, G., Chapman, D. (2022). Acute Inflammatory, Anthropometric, and Perceptual (Muscle Soreness) Effects of Postresistance Exercise Water Immersion in Junior International and Subelite Male Volleyball Athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(12), 3473-3484. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004122.
Poulos, N., Haff, G., Nibali, M., Graham-Smith, P., Newton, R. (2022). Comparison of the Potentiating Effect of Variable Load Jump Squats on Acute Drop Jump Performance in Rugby Sevens Athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2022(Article in Press), 12p.. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004214.
Nagatani, Y., Haff, G., Guppy, S., Poon, W., Kendall, K. (2022). Effect of different set configurations on barbell trajectories during the power snatch. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 2022(Article in Press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221116965.
Hughes, S., Warmenhoven, J., Haff, G., Chapman, D., Nimphius, S. (2022). Countermovement jump and squat jump force-time curve analysis in control and fatigue conditions. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(10), 2752-2761. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003955.
Edwards, T., Banyard, H., Piggott, B., Haff, G., Joyce, C. (2022). Reliability and Minimal Detectable Change of Sprint Times and Force-Velocity-Power Characteristics. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(1), 268-272. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004161.
Bautista, I., Martín-Rivera, F., Martínez, I., Haff, G., Maroto-Izquierdo, S. (2022). The influence of calculation method and relative strength on the load-velocity relationship in bench press exercise. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 17(3), 576-582. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541211035499.
Victora Ruas, C., Latella, C., Taylor, J., Haff, G., Nosaka, K. (2022). Early Detection of Prolonged Decreases in Maximal Voluntary Contraction Force after Eccentric Exercise of the Knee Extensors. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 54(2), 267-279. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000002797.
Guppy, S., Kotani, Y., Brady, C., Connolly, S., Comfort, P., Haff, G. (2022). The reliability and magnitude of time-dependent force-time characteristics during the isometric midthigh pull are affected by both testing protocol and analysis choices. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(5), 1191-1199. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004229.
Nagatani, Y., Haff, G., Guppy, S., Kendall, K. (2022). Practical application of traditional and cluster set configurations within a resistance training program. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 44(5), 87-101. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000700.
Fernandez-Galvan, LM., Casado, A., Garcia-Ramos, A., Haff, G. (2022). Effects of Vest and Sled Resisted Sprint Training on Sprint Performance in Young Soccer Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(7), 2023-2034. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000004255.
Moeskops, S., Oliver, J., Read, P., Haff, G., Myer, G., Lloyd, R. (2022). Effects of a 10-Month Neuromuscular Training Program on Strength, Power, Speed, and Vault Performance in Young Female Gymnasts. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 54(5), 861-871. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000002862.
James, L., Suchomel, T., Comfort, P., Haff, G., Connick, M. (2022). Rate of force development adaptations after weightlifting-style training: The influence of power clean ability. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(6), 1560-1567. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003673.
Morris, S., Oliver, J., Pedley, J., Haff, G., Lloyd, R. (2022). Comparison of Weightlifting, Traditional Resistance Training and Plyometrics on Strength, Power and Speed: A Systematic Review with Meta‑Analysis. Sports Medicine, 52(7), 1533-1554. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01627-2.
Arazi, H., Mohammadi, M., Asadi, A., Alves Nunes, J., Haff, G. (2022). Comparison of traditional and accommodating resistance training with chains on muscular adaptations in young men. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 62(2), 258-264. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.21.12049-3.
Soriano, M., Jiménez-Ormeño, E., Haff, G., Comfort, P., Giráldez-Costas, V., Ruiz-Moreno, C., García-Ramos, A. (2022). A comparison of three load-velocity based methods to estimate maximum overhead press performance in weightlifters. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 2022(Article in Press), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221115854.
Soriano, M., Jimenez-Ormeno, E., Amaro-Gahete, F., Haff, G., Comfort, P. (2022). How Does Lower-Body and Upper-Body Strength Relate to Maximum Split Jerk Performance?. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(8), 2102-2107. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004289.
Hakkinen, K., Newton, R., Walker, S., Hakkinen, A., Krapi, S., Rekola, R., Koponen, P., Kraemer, W., Haff, G., Blazevich, T., Nosaka, K., Ahtiainen, J. (2022). Effects of Upper Body Eccentric versus Concentric Strength Training and Detraining on Maximal Force, Muscle Activation, Hypertrophy and Serum Hormones in Women. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 21(2), 200-213. https://doi.org/10.52082/jssm.2022.200.
Cormier, P., Freitas, T., Loturco, I., Turner, A., Virgile, A., Haff, G., Blazevich, T., Agar-Newman, D., Henneberry, M., Baker, D., McGuigan, M., Alcaraz, P., Bishop, C. (2022). Within session exercise sequencing during programming for complex training: historical perspectives, terminology, and training considerations. Sports Medicine, 52(10), 2371-2389. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01715-x.
Victora Ruas, C., Latella, C., Taylor, J., Haff, G., Nosaka, K. (2022). Comparison between eccentric-only and coupled concentric–eccentric contractions for neuromuscular fatigue and muscle damage. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 54(10), 1635-1646. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000002959.
Wirth, K., Keiner, M., Fuhrmann, S., Nimmerichter, A., Haff, G. (2022). Strength training in swimming. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(9), Article number 5369. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095369.
Guppy, S., Kotani, Y., Lake, J., Latella, C., Cochrane Wilkie, J., Kendall, K., Haff, G. (2022). The Agreement Between a Portable Contact-Mat and Force-Plates During Bilateral Vertical Jumps. International Journal of Exercise Science, 15(1), 632-644. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworks2022-2026/1457.
Kotani, Y., Lake, J., Guppy, S., Poon, W., Nosaka, K., Hori, N., Haff, G. (2022). Reliability of the squat jump force-velocity and load-velocity profiles. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(11), 3000-3007. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004057.
Soriano, M., Haff, G., Comfort, P., Amaro-Gahete, F., Torres-González, A., García-Cifo, A., Jiménez-Ormeño, E., De Baranda, P. (2022). Is there a relationship between the overhead press and split jerk maximum performance? Influence of sex. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 17(1), 143-150. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541211020452.
Coyne, J., Coutts, A., Newton, R., Haff, G. (2022). The Current State of Subjective Training Load Monitoring: Follow-Up and Future Directions. Sports Medicine - Open, 8(1), Article number 53. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-022-00433-y.

2021

Journal Articles

Harris, D., Caillaud, K., Khullar, S., Haff, G., Latella, C. (2021). The reliability of a linear position transducer and commercially available accelerometer to measure punching velocity in junior boxing athletes. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 16(1), 200-209. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954120952574.
Blanco Ochoa, P., Nimphius, S., Seitz, L., Spiteri, T., Haff, G. (2021). Countermovement Jump and Drop Jump Performances Are Related to Grand Jete´ Leap Performance in Dancers With Different Skill Levels. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(12), 3386-3393. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003315.
Comfort, P., McMahon, J., Jones, P., Cuthbert, M., Kendall, K., Lake, J., Haff, G. (2021). Effects of spaceflight on musculoskeletal health: a systematic review and meta-analysis, considerations for interplanetary travel.. Sports Medicine, 51(10), 2097-2114. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01496-9.
Horgan, B., Drew, M., Halson, S., Piromalli, L., Drinkwater, E., Chapman, D., Haff, G. (2021). Impaired recovery is associated with increased injury and illness: A retrospective study of 536 female netball athletes. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 31(3), 691-701. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13866.
Coyne, J., Newton, R., Haff, G. (2021). Relationships between internal training load in a taper with elite weightlifting performance calculated using different moving average methods. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 16(3), 342-352. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2020-0002.
Coyne, J., Coutts, A., Newton, R., Haff, G. (2021). The Influence of Mental Fatigue on Sessional Ratings of Perceived Exertion in Elite Open and Closed Skill Sports Athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(4), 963-969. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003980.
Pérez-Castilla, A., Jukic, I., Haff, G., García-Ramos , A. (2021). The bench press grip width does not affect the number of repetitions performed at different velocity loss thresholds. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(3), Article 1057. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18031057.
Guppy, S., Brady, C., Kotani, Y., Connolly, S., Comfort, P., Lake, J., Haff, G. (2021). A comparison of manual and automatic force-onset identification methodologies and their effect on force-time characteristics in the isometric midthigh pull. Sports Biomechanics, 2021(Article in press), 18p.. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2021.1974532.
Cuthbert, M., Haff, G., Arent, S., Ripley, N., McMahon, J., Evans, M., Comfort, P. (2021). Effects of Variations in Resistance Training Frequency on Strength Development in Well-Trained Populations and Implications for In-Season Athlete Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 51(9), 1967-1982. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01460-7.
Coyne, J., Coutts, A., Newton, R., Haff, G. (2021). Relationships between different internal and external training load variables and elite international women's basketball performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 16(6), 871-880. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2020-0495.
Valenzuela, P., Sánchez-Martínez, G., Torrontegi, E., Vázquez-Carrión, J., Montalvo, Z., Haff, G. (2021). Should We Base Training Prescription on the Force-Velocity Profile? Exploratory Study of Its Between-Day Reliability and Differences Between Methods. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 16(7), 1001-1007. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2020-0308.
Edwards, T., Piggott, B., Banyard, H., Haff, G., Joyce, C. (2021). Sprint acceleration force-velocity-power characteristics in drafted vs non-drafted junior Australian football players: preliminary results. Science and Medicine in Football, 5(3), 204-207. https://doi.org/10.1080/24733938.2020.1830159.
Keiner, M., Wirth, K., Fuhrmann, S., Kunz, M., Hartmann, H., Haff, G. (2021). The Influence of Upper- and Lower-Body Maximum Strength on Swim Block Start, Turn, and Overall Swim Performance in Sprint Swimming. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(10), 2839-2845. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003229.
Iglesias-Soler, E., Mayo, X., Rial-Vázquez, J., Haff, G. (2021). Inter-individual variability in the load-velocity relationship is detected by multilevel mixed regression models. Sports Biomechanics, 20(3), 304-318. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2018.1548640.
Chavda, S., Hill, M., Martin, S., Swisher, A., Haff, G., Turner, A. (2021). Weightlifting: An applied method of technical analysis. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 43(4), 32-42. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000614.
Stone, M., Hornsby, W., Haff, G., Fry, A., Suarez, D., Liu, J., Gonzalez-Rave, J., Pierce, K. (2021). Periodization and block periodization in sports: Emphasis on strength-power training: A provocative and challenging narrative. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(8), 2351-2371. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000004050.
Marshall, J., Bishop, C., Turner, A., Haff, G. (2021). Optimal Training Sequences to Develop Lower Body Force, Velocity, Power, and Jump Height: A Systematic Review with Meta‑Analysis. Sports Medicine, 51(6), 1245-1271. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01430-z.
Pérez-Castilla, A., Jiménez-Reyes, P., Haff, G., García-Ramos, A. (2021). Assessment of the loaded squat jump and countermovement jump exercises with a linear velocity transducer: which velocity variable provides the highest reliability?. Sports Biomechanics, 20(2), 247-260. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2018.1540651.
Coyne, J., Coutts, A., Newton, R., Haff, G. (2021). Training load, heart rate variability, direct current potential and elite long jump performance prior and during the 2016 Olympic Games. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 20(3), 482-491. https://doi.org/10.52082/jssm.2021.482.
Edwards, T., Weakley, J., Banyard, H., Cripps, A., Piggott, B., Haff, G., Joyce, C. (2021). Influence of age and maturation status on sprint acceleration characteristics in junior Australian football. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(14), 1585-1593. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.1886699.
Davies, T., Tran, D., Hogan, C., Haff, G., Latella, C. (2021). Chronic effects of altering resistance training set configurations using cluster sets: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 51(4), 707–736. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01408-3.

2020

Journal Articles

Cuthbert, M., Ripley, N., McMahon, J., Evans, M., Haff, G., Comfort, P. (2020). The Effect of Nordic Hamstring Exercise Intervention Volume on Eccentric Strength and Muscle Architecture Adaptations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses. Sports Medicine, 50(1), 83-99. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01178-7.
James, L., Connick, M., Haff, G., Kelly, V., Beckman, E. (2020). The Countermovement Jump Mechanics of Mixed Martial Arts Competitors. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(4), 982-987. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003508.
Walker, S., Trezise, J., Haff, G., Newton, R., Häkkinen, K., Blazevich, T. (2020). Increased fascicle length but not patellar tendon stiffness after accentuated eccentric‑load strength training in already‑trained men. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 120(11), 2371-2382. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-020-04462-x.
Garcia-Ramos, A., Gonzalez-Hernandez, J., Banos-Pelegrin, E., Castano-Zambudio, A., Capelo-Ramirez, F., Boullosa, D., Haff, G., Jimenez-Reyes, P. (2020). Mechanical and metabolic responses to traditional and cluster set configurations in the bench press exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(3), 663-670. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002301.
Moeskops, S., Oliver, J., Read, P., Cronin, J., Myer, G., Haff, G., Lloyd, R. (2020). The Influence of Biological Maturity and Competitive Level on Isometric Force-Time Curve Variables and Vaulting Performance in Young Female Gymnasts. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(8), 2136-2145. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003672.
Latella, C., Haff, G. (2020). Global Challenges of Being a Strength Athlete during a Pandemic: Impacts and Sports-Specific Training Considerations and Recommendations. Sports, 8(7), Article Number 100. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports8070100.
Chavda, S., Turner, A., Comfort, P., Haff, G., Williams, S., Bishop, C., Lake, J. (2020). A Practical Guide to Analyzing the Force-Time Curve of Isometric Tasks in Excel. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 42(2), 26-37. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000507.
Sanudo, B., De Hoyo, M., Haff, G., Muñoz-López, A. (2020). Influence of strength level on the acute post-activation performance enhancement following flywheel and free weight resistance training. Sensors, 20(24), Article number 7156. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20247156.
Keiner, M., Rähse, H., Wirth, K., Hartmann, H., Fries, K., Haff, G. (2020). Influence of maximal strength on in-water and dry-land performance in young water polo players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(7), 1999-2005. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002610.
Coyne, J., Coutts, A., Fomin, R., French, D., Newton, R., Haff, G. (2020). Heart Rate Variability and Direct Current Measurement Characteristics in Professional Mixed Martial Arts Athletes. Sports, 8(8), Article number 109. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports8080109.
Hornsby, WG., Haff, G., Suarez, D., Ramsey, M., Triplett, NT., Hardee, J., Stone, M., Stone, M. (2020). Alterations in Adiponectin, Leptin, Resistin, Testosterone, and Cortisol across Eleven Weeks of Training among Division One Collegiate Throwers: A Preliminary Study. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 5(2), Article number 5020044. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk5020044.
Hornsby, WG., Fry, A., Haff, G., Stone, M. (2020). Addressing the Confusion within Periodization Research. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 5(3), Article number 68. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk5030068.
Walker, S., Hakkinen, K., Newton, R., Markworth, J., Pundir, S., Haff, G., Cameron-Smith, D., Blazevich, T. (2020). Acute Responses of Comprehensive Gonadosteroids and Corticosteroids to Resistance Exercise Before and After 10 Weeks of Supervised Strength Training. Experimental Physiology, 105(3), 438-448. https://doi.org/10.1113/EP087995.
Edwards, T., Piggott, B., Banyard, H., Haff, G., Joyce, C. (2020). Sprint acceleration characteristics across the Australian football participation pathway. Sports Biomechanics, 2020(Article in press), 13p.. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2020.1790641.
Brady, C., Harrison, A., Flanagan, E., Haff, G., Comyns, T. (2020). The relationship between isometric strength and sprint acceleration in sprinters. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 15(1), 38-45. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2019-0151.
Morris, S., Oliver, J., Pedley, J., Haff, G., Lloyd, R. (2020). Taking a long-term approach to the development of weightlifting ability in young athletes. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 42(6), 71-90. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000608.
Harris, D., Kendall, K., Haff, G., Latella, C. (2020). Absolute and Relative Strength, Power and Physiological Characteristics of Indian Junior National‐ Level Judokas. Sports, 8(2), Article Number 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports8020014.
Hornsby, WG., South, M., Stone, J., Lamont, H., Haff, G., Stone, M. (2020). The Acute Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Performance. Vibration, 3(2), 85-98. https://doi.org/10.3390/vibration3020008.
Lum, D., Haff, G., Barbosa, T. (2020). The Relationship between Isometric Force-Time Characteristics and Dynamic Performance: A Systematic Review. Sports, 8(5), Article Number 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports8050063.
Moeskops, S., Oliver, J., Read, P., Cronin, J., Myer, G., Haff, G., Moore, I., Lloyd, R. (2020). The Influence of Biological Maturity on Dynamic Force–Time Variables and Vaulting Performance in Young Female Gymnasts. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, 2(4), 319-329. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-020-00068-z.
Haff, G., Garcia-Ramos, A., James, L. (2020). Using Velocity to Predict the Maximum Dynamic Strength in the Power Clean. Sports, 8(9), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports8090129.
Victora Ruas, C., Taylor, J., Nosaka, K., Haff, G., Latella, C. (2020). A time-efficient method to determine parameters for measurement of short-interval intracortical inhibition for quadriceps. European Journal of Neuroscience, 52(12), 4751-4761. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejn.14904.

2019

Journal Articles

Latella, C., Teo, W., Drinkwater, E., Kendall, K., Haff, G. (2019). The Acute Neuromuscular Responses to Cluster Set Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta‑Analysis. Sports Medicine, 49(12), 1861-1877. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01172-z.
Coyne, J., Nimphius, S., Newton, R., Haff, G. (2019). Does mathematical coupling matter to the acute to chronic workload ratio? A case study from elite sport. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 14(10), 1447-1454. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2018-0874.
Suchomel, T., Wagle, J., Douglas, J., Taber, C., Harden, M., Haff, G., Stone, M. (2019). Implementing Eccentric Resistance Training—Part 2: Practical Recommendations. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 4(3), Article number 55. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk4030055.
Torrejon, A., Janicijevic, D., Haff, G., Garcia-Ramos, A. (2019). Acute effects of different set configurations during a strength‑oriented resistance training session on barbell velocity and the force–velocity relationship in resistance‑trained males and females. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 119(6), 1409-1417. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-019-04131-8.
Guppy, S., Brady, C., Kotani, Y., Stone, M., Medic, N., Haff, G. (2019). Effect of Altering Body Posture and Barbell Position on the Within-Session Reliability and Magnitude of Force-Time Curve Characteristics in the Isometric Midthigh Pull. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(12), 3252-3262. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003254.
James, L., Comfort, P., Suchomel, T., Kelly, V., Beckman, E., Haff, G. (2019). Influence of Power Clean Ability and Training Age on Adaptations to Weightlifting-Style Training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(11), 2936-2944. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002534.
Torrejon, A., Balsalobre-Fernandez, C., Haff, G., Garcia-Ramos, A. (2019). The load-velocity profile differs more between men and women than between individuals with different strength levels. Sports Biomechanics, 18(3), 245-255. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2018.1433872.
Tufano, J., Conlon, J., Nimphius, S., Oliver, J., Kreutzer, A., Haff, G. (2019). Different cluster sets result in similar metabolic, endocrine, and perceptual responses in trained men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(2), 346-354. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001898.
Rowe, G., Blazevich, T., Haff, G. (2019). pQCT - and ultrasound-based muscle and fat estimate errors after resistance exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 51(5), 1022-1031. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001873.
Victora Ruas, C., Pinto, R., Haff, G., De Paula De Lima, C., Daros Pinto, M., Brown, L. (2019). Alternative Methods of Determining Hamstrings-to-Quadriceps Ratios: a Comprehensive Review. Sports Medicine - Open, 5(1), Article no. 11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-019-0185-0.
Hughes, S., Chapman, D., Haff, G., Nimphius, S. (2019). The use of a functional test battery as a noninvasive method of fatigue assessment. PLoS One, 14(2), Article e0212870. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0212870.
Delgado, J., Drinkwater, E., Haff, G., Banyard, H., Nosaka, K. (2019). Comparison Between Back Squat, Romanian Deadlift, and Barbell Hip Thrust for Leg and Hip Muscle Activities During Hip Extension. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(10), 2595-2601. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003290.
Harden, M., Wolf, A., Haff, G., Hicks, K., Howatson, G. (2019). Repeatability and specificity of eccentric force output and the implications for eccentric training load prescription. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(3), 676-683. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002965.
Comfort, P., Dos'santos, T., Beckham, G., Stone, M., Guppy, S., Haff, G. (2019). Standardization and Methodological Considerations for the Isometric Midthigh Pull. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 41(2), 57-79. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000433.
Faigenbaum, A., Macdonald, J., Haff, G. (2019). Are Young Athletes Strong Enough for Sport? DREAM On. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 18(1), 6-8. https://doi.org/10.1249/JSR.0000000000000554.
Suchomel, T., Wagle, J., Douglas, J., Taber, C., Harden, M., Haff, G., Stone, M. (2019). Implementing Eccentric Resistance Training—Part 1: A Brief Review of Existing Methods. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 4(2), Article no. 38. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk4020038.
Victora Ruas, C., Pinto, R., Haff, G., De Paula De Lima, C., Brown, L. (2019). Effects of Different Combinations of Concentric and Eccentric Resistance Training Programs on Traditional and Alternative Hamstrings-to-Quadriceps Ratios. Sports, 7(10), Article no. 221. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports7100221.
Lake, J., Augustus, S., Austin, K., Comfort, P., McMahon, J., Mundy, P., Haff, G. (2019). The reliability and validity of the bar-mounted PUSH BandTM 2.0 during bench press with moderate and heavy loads. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(23), 2685–2690. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2019.1656703.

2018

Journal Articles

Jones, JV., Pyne, DB., Haff, G., Newton, R. (2018). A comparison between elite and sub-elite swimmers on dry-land and tumble turn leg extensor force-time characteristics. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(6), 1762-1769. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002041.
Garcia-Ramos, A., Haff, G., Padial, P., Feriche, B. (2018). Reliability of power and velocity variables collected during the traditional and ballistic bench press exercise. Sports Biomechanics, 17(1), 117-130. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2016.1260767.
Jones, J., Pyne, D., Haff, G., Newton, R. (2018). Comparison of ballistic and strength training on swimming turn and dry-land leg extensor characteristics in elite swimmers. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 13(2), 262-269. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954117726017.
Moeskops, S., Oliver, J., Read, P., Cronin, J., Myer, G., Haff, G., Lloyd, R. (2018). Within- and between-session reliability of the isometric midthigh pull in young female athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(7), 1892-1901. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002566.
Arazi, H., Khanmohammadi, A., Asadi, A., Haff, G. (2018). The effect of resistance training set configuration on strength, power, and hormonal adaptation in female volleyball players. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 43(2), 154-164. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2017-0327.
Beckham, G., Sato, K., Santana, H., Mizuguchi, S., Haff, G., Stone, M. (2018). Effect of body position on force production during the isometric midthigh pull. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(1), 48-56. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001968.
Conlon, J., Haff, G., Tufano, J., Newton, R. (2018). Training load indices, perceived tolerance, and enjoyment among different models of resistance training in older adults. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(3), 867-875. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002281.
García-Ramos, A., Torrejon, A., Feriche, B., Morales-Artacho, A., Pérez-Castilla, A., Padial, P., Haff, G. (2018). Prediction of the Maximum Number of Repetitions and Repetitions in Reserve From Barbell Velocity. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(3), 353-359. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0302.
Edwards, T., Spiteri, T., Piggott, B., Bonhotal, J., Haff, G., Joyce, C. (2018). Monitoring and Managing Fatigue in Basketball. Sports, 6(1), Article no.19. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports6010019.
James, L., Haff, G., Kelly, V., Beckman, E. (2018). Physiological determinants of mixed martial arts performance and method of competition outcome. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 13(6), 978-984. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954118780303.
Painter, K., Haff, G., Triplett, NT., Stuart, C., Hornsby, G., Ramsey, M., Bazyler, C., Stone, M. (2018). Resting Hormone Alterations and Injuries: Block vs. DUP Weight-Training among D-1 Track and Field Athletes. Sports, 6(1), article no.3. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports6010003.
Garcia-Ramos, A., Pestana-Melero, F., Perez-Castilla, A., Rojas, FJ., Haff, G. (2018). Differences in the Load–Velocity Profile Between 4 Bench-Press Variants. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(3), 326-331. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0158.
James, L., Haff, G., Kelly, VG., Connick, MJ., Hoffman, BW., Beckman, EM. (2018). The impact of strength level on adaptations to combined weightlifting, plyometric, and ballistic training. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 28(5), 1494-1505. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13045.
Garcia-Ramos, A., Pestana-Melero, F., Perez-Castilla, A., Rojas, F., Haff, G. (2018). Mean velocity vs. mean propulsive velocity vs. peak velocity: Which variable determines bench press relative load with higher reliability?. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(5), 1273-1279. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001998.
Poulos, N., Chaouachi, A., Buchheit, M., Slimani, D., Haff, G., Newton, R. (2018). Complex training and countermovement jump performance across multiple sets: Effect of back squat intensity. Kinesiology, 50(March 2018), 75-89. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/4422.
Victora Ruas, C., Brown, L., Lima, C., Haff, G., Pinto, R. (2018). Different Muscle Action Training Protocols on Quadriceps-Hamstrings: Neuromuscular Adaptations. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 39(5), 355-365. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-100391.
Guppy, S., Brady, C., Comfort, P., Haff, G. (2018). The isometric mid-thigh pull: a review and methodology - part 1. Professional Strength and Conditioning, 51(December 2018), 13-19. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/6151.
Pestana-Melero, F., Haff, G., Rojas, F., Perez-Castilla, A., García-Ramos, A. (2018). Reliability of the Load–Velocity Relationship Obtained Through Linear and Polynomial Regression Models to Predict the 1-Repetition Maximum Load. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 34(3), 184-190. https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.2017-0266.
Brady, C., Harrison, A., Flanagan, E., Haff, G., Comyns, T. (2018). A Comparison of the Isometric Midthigh Pull and Isometric Squat: Intraday Reliability, Usefulness, and the Magnitude of Difference Between Tests. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(7), 844-852. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0480.
Coyne, J., Haff, G., Coutts, A., Newton, R., Nimphius, S. (2018). The Current State of Subjective Training Load Monitoring—a Practical Perspective and Call to Action. Sports Medicine - Open, 4(1), Article number 58. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-018-0172-x.
Guppy, S., Brady, C., Kotani, Y., Stone, M., Medic, N., Haff, G. (2018). The Effect of Altering Body Posture and Barbell Position on the Between-Session Reliability of Force-Time Curve Characteristics in the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull. Sports, 6(4), article no.162. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports6040162.
Cunanan, A., Deweese, B., Wagle, J., Carroll, K., Sausaman, R., Hornsby, W., Haff, G., Triplett, N., Pierce, K., Stone, M. (2018). The General Adaptation Syndrome: A Foundation for the Concept of Periodization. Sports Medicine, 48(4), 787-797. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0855-3.
Garcia-Ramos, A., Haff, G., Jimenez-Reyes, P., Perez-Castilla, A. (2018). Assessment of upper-body ballistic performance through the bench press throw exercise: Which velocity outcome provides the highest reliability?. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(10), 2701-2707. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002616.
García-Ramos, A., Haff, G., Feriche, B., Jaric, S. (2018). Effects of different conditioning programmes on the performance of high-velocity soccer-related tasks: Systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 13(1), 129-151. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954117711096.
Edwards, T., Spiteri, T., Piggott, B., Haff, G., Joyce, C. (2018). A Narrative Review of the Physical Demands and Injury Incidence in American Football: Application of Current Knowledge and Practices in Workload Management. Sports Medicine, 48(1), 45-55. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0783-2.
Hornsby, W., Gentles, J., Haff, G., Stone, M., Buckner, S., Dankel, S., Bell, Z., Abe, T., Loenneke, J. (2018). What is the impact of muscle hypertrophy on strength and sport performance?. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 40(6), 99-111. https://doi.org/10.1519/ssc.0000000000000432.
Lake, J., Augustus, S., Austin, K., Mundy, P., McMahon, J., Comfort, P., Haff, G. (2018). The Validity of the Push Band 2.0 during Vertical Jump Performance. Sports, 6(4), article no.140. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports6040140.
García-Ramos, A., Haff, G., Pestana-Melero, F., Perez-Castilla, A., Rojas, F., Balsalobre-Fernandez, C., Jaric, S. (2018). Feasibility of the 2-Point Method for Determining the 1-Repetition Maximum in the Bench Press Exercise. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(4), 474-481. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0374.
Banyard, H., Nosaka, K., Vernon, A., Haff, G. (2018). The reliability of individualized load–velocity profiles. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(6), 763-769. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0610.

2017

Journal Articles

Walker, S., Haff, G., Häkkinen, K., Newton, R. (2017). Moderate-load muscular endurance strength training did not improve peak power of functional capacity in older men and women. Frontiers in Physiology, 8(2017), 743. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2017.00743.
Tufano, J., Conlon, J., Nimphius, S., Brown, L., Petkovic, A., Frick, J., Haff, G. (2017). Effects of Cluster Sets and Rest-Redistribution on Mechanical Responses to Back Squats in Trained Men. Journal of Human Kinetics, 58(1), 35-43. https://doi.org/10.1515/hukin-2017-0069.
Tran, T., Lundgren, L., Secomb, J., Farley, O., Haff, G., Nimphius, S., Newton, R., Brown, L., Sheppard, J. (2017). Effect of Four Weeks Detraining on Strength, Power, and Sensorimotor Ability of Adolescent Surfers. The Open Sports Sciences Journal, 10(Suppl 1: M6), 71-80. https://doi.org/10.2174/1875399X01710010071.
Johnson, W., Alderson, J., Haff, G. (2017). Talent identification in elite rugby union: A theoretical update to an existing predictor algorithm. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 25(3), 33-41.
Seitz, L., Mina, MA., Haff, G. (2017). A sled push stimulus potentiates subsequent 20-m sprint performance. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20(8), 781-785. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2016.12.074.
Hopper, A., Haff, E., Barley, O., Joyce, C., Lloyd, R., Haff, G. (2017). Neuromuscular training improves movement competency and physical performance measures in 11-13 year old female netball athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(5), 1165-1176. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001794.
James, L., Robertson, S., Haff, G., Beckman, E., Kelly, V. (2017). Identifying the performance characteristics of a winning outcome in elite mixed martial arts competition. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20(3), 296-301. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2016.08.001.
James, L., Roberts, L., Haff, G., Kelly, V., Beckman, E. (2017). Validity and reliability of a portable isometric mid-thigh clean pull. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(5), 1378-1386. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001201.
Conlon, J., Newton, R., Tufano, J., Penailillo, L., Banyard, H., Hopper, A., Ridge, A., Haff, G. (2017). The efficacy of periodised resistance training on neuromuscular adaptation in older adults. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117(6), 1181-1194. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-017-3605-1.
Walker, S., Hakkinen, K., Haff, G., Blazevich, T., Newton, R. (2017). Acute elevations in serum hormones are attenuated after chronic training with traditional isoinertial but not accentuated eccentric loads in strength-trained men. Physiological Reports, 5(7), Article number e13241. https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.13241.
Tufano, J., Brown, L., Haff, G. (2017). Theoretical and practical aspects of different cluster set structures: A systematic review. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(3), 848-867. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001581.
Bernards, J., Sato, K., Haff, G., Bazyler, C. (2017). Current Research and Statistical Practices in Sport Science and a Need for Change. Sports, 5(4), Article no.87. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports5040087.
James, L., Beckman, E., Kelly, V., Haff, G. (2017). The neuromuscular qualities of higher and lower level mixed-martial-arts competitors. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12(5), 612-620. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0373.
Hopper, A., Haff, E., Joyce, C., Lloyd, RS., Haff, G. (2017). Neuromuscular Training Improves Lower Extremity Biomechanics Associated with Knee Injury during Landing in 11-13 Year Old Female Netball Athletes: A Randomized Control Study. Frontiers in Physiology, 8(Nov 2017), article no. 883. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2017.00883.
Tufano, J., Conlon, J., Nimphius, S., Brown, L., Banyard, H., Williamson, B., Bishop, L., Hopper, A., Haff, G. (2017). Cluster sets: Permitting greater mechanical stress without decreasing relative velocity. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12(4), 463-469. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2015-0738.
Turpela, M., Hakkinen, K., Haff, G., Walker, S. (2017). Effects of different strength training frequencies on maximum strength, body composition and functional capacity in healthy older individuals. Experimental Gerontology, 98(Nov 2017), 13-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2017.08.013.
Banyard, H., Nosaka, K., Sato, K., Haff, G. (2017). Validity of various methods for determining velocity, force, and power in the back squat. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12(9), 1170-1176. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0627.
Banyard, H., Nosaka, K., Haff, G. (2017). Reliability and validity of the load-velocity relationship to predict the 1RM back squat. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(7), 1897-1904. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001657.

2016

Journal Articles

Tufano, J., Conlon, J., Nimphius, S., Brown, L., Seitz, L., Williamson, B., Haff, G. (2016). Maintenance of Velocity and Power With Cluster Sets During High-Volume Back Squats. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 11(7), 885-892. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2015-0602.
Woods, C., McKeown, I., Haff, G., Robertson, S. (2016). Comparison of athletic movement between elite junior and senior Australian football players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 34(13), 1260-1265. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2015.1107185.
Jones, M., Jagim, A., Haff, G., Carr, P., Martin, J., Oliver, J. (2016). Greater Strength Drives Difference in Power between Sexes in the Conventional Deadlift Exercise. Sports, 4(3), Article Number: 43. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports4030043.
Garciá-Ramos, A., Haff, G., Padial, P., Feriche, B. (2016). Optimal load for maximizing upper-body power: Test-retest reproducibility. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 24(2), 115-124. https://doi.org/10.3233/IES-150608.
James, L., Haff, G., Kelly, V., Beckman, E. (2016). Towards a Determination of the Physiological Characteristics Distinguishing Successful Mixed Martial Arts Athletes: A Systematic Review of Combat Sport Literature. Sports Medicine, 46(10), 1525-1551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0493-1.
Walker, S., Blazevich, T., Haff, G., Tufano, J., Newton, R., Hakkien, K. (2016). Greater strength gains after training with accentuated eccentric than traditional isoinertial loads in already strength-trained men. Frontiers in Physiology, 7(2016), Article no. 149. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2016.00149.
Seitz, L., Trajano, G., Haff, G., Dumke, C., Tufano, J., Blazevich, T. (2016). Relationships between maximal strength, muscle size, and myosin heavy chain isoform composition and voluntary postactivation potentiation. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 41(5), 491-497. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2015-0403.
Seitz, L., Haff, G. (2016). Factors Modulating Post-Activation Potentiation of Jump, Sprint, Throw and Upper-Body Ballistic Performances: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Sports Medicine, 46(2), 231-240. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-015-0415-7.
Lloyd, R., Cronin, J., Faigenbaum, A., Haff, G., Howard, R., Kraemer, W., Micheli, L., Myer, G., Oliver, J. (2016). National Strength and Conditioning Association position statement on long-term athletic development. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 30(6), 1491-1509. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001387.
Seitz, L., Mina, MA., Haff, G. (2016). Post-activation potentiation of horizontal jump performance across multiple sets of a contrast protocol. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 30(10), 2733-2740. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001383.
Conlon, J., Newton, R., Tufano, J., Banyard, H., Hopper, A., Holst, A., Haff, G. (2016). Periodization strategies in older adults: Impact on physical function and health. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48(12), 2426-2436. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001053.

2015

Book Chapters

Haff, G., Berninger, D., Caulfield, S. (2015). Exercise Technique for Alternative Methods and Nontraditional Implement Training. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning (409-438). Human Kinetics Publishers.
Haff, G. (2015). Periodization. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning (583-604). Human Kinetics Publishers.

Journal Articles

Haff, G., Ruben, R., Lider, J., Twine, C., Cormie, P. (2015). A comparison of methods for determining the rate of force development during isometric midthigh clean pulls. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29(2), 386-395.
Young, K., Haff, G., Newton, R., Gabbett, T., Sheppard, J. (2015). Assessment and monitoring of ballistic and maximal upper-body strength qualities in athletes. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 10(2015), 232-237. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2014-0073.
Veliz, RR., Suarez-Arrones, L., Requena, B., Haff, G., Feito, J., Saez De Villarreal, E. (2015). Effects of in-competitive season power-oriented and heavy resistance lower-body training on performance of elite female water polo players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29(2), 458-465.
Seitz, L., Haff, G. (2015). Application of Methods of Inducing Postactivation Potentiation During the Preparation of Rugby Players. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 37(1), 40-49. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000116.
Seitz, L., Trajano, G., Dal Maso, F., Haff, G., Blazevich, T. (2015). Postactivation potentiation during voluntary contractions after continued knee extensor task-specific practice. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 40(3), 230-237. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2014-0377.
Saez De Villarreal, E., Suarez-Arrones, L., Requena, B., Haff, G., Veliz, RR. (2015). Enhancing performance in professional water polo players: dryland training, in-water training, and combined training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29(4), 1089-1097. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000000707.
Markwick, W., Bird, S., Tufano, J., Seitz, L., Haff, G. (2015). The Intraday Reliability of the Reactive Strength Index Calculated From a Drop Jump in Professional Men's Basketball. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 10(4), 482-488. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2014-0265.
Saez De Villarreal, E., Suarez-Arrones, L., Requena, B., Haff, G., Ferrete, C. (2015). Effects of Plyometric and Sprint Training on Physical and Technical Skill Performance in Adolescent Soccer Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29(7), 1894-1903. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000000838.
Seitz, L., Barr, M., Haff, G. (2015). Effects of Sprint Training With or Without Ball Carry in Elite Rugby Players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 10(6), 761-766. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2014-0193.
Garcia-Ramos, A., Padial, P., Haff, G., Arfuelles-Cienfuegos, J., Garcia-Ramos, M., Conde-Pipo, J., Feriche, B. (2015). Effect of Different Interrepetition Rest Periods on Barbell Velocity Loss During the Ballistic Bench Press Exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29(9), 2388-2396. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000000891.
Conlon, J., Haff, G., Tufano, J., Newton, R. (2015). Application of Session Rating of Perceived Exertion Among Different Models of Resistance Training in Older Adults. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29(12), 3439-3446. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001200.
Haff, G., Stone, MH. (2015). Methods of Developing Power With Special Reference to Football Players. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 37(6), 2-16. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000153.
Tran, T., Nimphius, S., Lundgren, L., Secomb, J., Farley, O., Haff, G., Newton, R., Brown, L., Sheppard, J. (2015). Effects of unstable and stable resistance training on strength, power, and sensorimotor abilities in adolescent surfers. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 10(5), 899-910.
Tran, T., Lundgren, L., Secomb, J., Farley, O., Haff, G., Newton, R., Nimphius, S., Sheppard, J. (2015). Development and Evaluation of a Drop-and-Stick Method to Assess Landing Skills in Various Levels of Competitive Surfers. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 10(3), 396-400. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2014-0375.
Tran, T., Lundgren, L., Secomb, J., Farley, O., Haff, G., Seitz, L., Newton, R., Nimphius, S., Sheppard, J. (2015). Comparison of Physical Capacities Between Nonselected and Selected Elite Male Competitive Surfers for the National Junior Team. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 10(2), 178-182. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2014-0222.
Sato, K., George, B., Carroll, K., Bazyler, C., Sha, Z., Haff, G. (2015). Validity of wireless device measuring velocity of resistance exercises. Journal of Trainology, 4(1), 15-18.

2014

Book Chapters

Haff, G. (2014). Peaking for Competition in Individual Sports. High Performance Training for Sports (524-540). Human Kinetics Publishers.

Journal Articles

De Villarreal, ES., Suarez-Arrones, L., Requena, B., Haff, G., Ramos-Veliz, R. (2014). Effects of dry-land vs. In-water specific strength training on professional male water polo players' performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(11), 3179-3187. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000000514.
Mizuguchi, S., Gray, H., Calabrese, L., Haff, G., Sands, W., Ramsey, MW., Stone, MH. (2014). Repeated change-of-direction test for collegiate male soccer players. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fintess, 54(4), 417-423.
Young, K., Haff, G., Newton, R., Sheppard, J. (2014). Reliability of a Novel Testing Protocol to Assess Upper-Body Strength Qualities in Elite Athletes. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 9(5), 871-875. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2013-0332.
Seitz, L., De Villarreal, ES., Haff, G. (2014). The Temporal Profile of Postactivation Potentiation is Related to Strength Level. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(3), 706-715. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182a73ea3.
Seitz, L., Trajano, G., Haff, G. (2014). The Back Squat and the Power Clean: Elicitation of Different Degrees of Potentiation. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 9(4), 643-649. https://doi.org/10.1123/IJSPP.2013-0358.
Seitz, L., Riviere, M., De Villarreal, ES., Haff, G. (2014). The athletic performance of elite rugby league players is improved after an 8-week small-sided game training intervention. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(4), 971-975. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182a1f24a.
Seitz, L., Reyes, A., Tran, T., De Villarreal, ES., Haff, G. (2014). Increases in lower-body strength transfer positively to sprint performance: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 44(12), 1693-1702. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0227-1.
Kavanaugh, A., Mizuguchi, S., Stone, M., Haff, G., Williams, D., Lamont, H., Ramsey, M. (2014). Whole-body vibration does not affect sprint performance in NCAA division 1 sprinters and jumpers. Journal of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association, 22(4), 6-13.

Conference Publications

Blanco Ochoa, P., Haff, G., Hart, N., Seitz, L., Spiteri, T., Tufano, J., Nimphius, S. (2014). Bone; Body composition and isometric rate of force development are associated in female ballet students and university ballet students. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning (106-110). Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.
Hart, N., Nimphius, S., Weber, J., Dobbin, M., Joyce, D., Higgins, C., Haff, G., Newton, R. (2014). Muscle-bone differences between elite Australian football and rugby union players. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning (99-101). Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.

2013

Book Chapters

Haff, G. (2013). Periodization Strategies for Youth Development. Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes: Science and Application (149-168). Routledge.

Journal Articles

Hornsby, W., Haff, G., Sands, W., Ramsey, M., Beckham, G., Stone, ME., Stone, MH. (2013). Alterations in strength characteristics for isometric and dynamic mid-thigh pulls in collegiate throwers across 11 weeks of training. Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche, 172(12), 929-940.
Spiteri, T., Cochrane Wilkie, J., Hart, N., Haff, G., Nimphius, S. (2013). Effect of strength on plant foot kinetics and kinematics during a change of direction task. European Journal of Sport Science, 13(6), 646-652. https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2013.774053.
Sheppard, J., Nimphius, S., Haff, G., Tran, T., Spiteri, T., Brooks, H., Slater, G., Newton, R. (2013). Development of a Comprehensive Performance-Testing Protocol for Competitive Surfers. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 8(5), 490-495.
Beckham, G., Miziguchi, S., Carter, C., Sato, K., Ramsey, M., Lamont, H., Hornsby, G., Haff, G., Stone, M. (2013). Relationships of isometric mid-thigh pull variables to weightlifting performance. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 53(5), 573-581.

Conference Publications

Young, K., Gabbett, TJ., Haff, G., Newton, R., Watts, DG., Sheppard, J. (2013). The effect of initial strength levels on the training response to heavy resistance training and ballistic training on upper body pressing strength. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning (85-87). Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.
Conlon, J., Haff, G., Nimphius, S., Tran, T., Newton, R. (2013). Vertical jump velocity as a determinant of speed and agility performance. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning (88-90). Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.
Young, K., Sheppard, J., Haff, G., Newton, R., Watts, DG., Daley, S. (2013). Differences in upper body strength and power between international and national level water polo players. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning (54-56). Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.
Tran, T., Lundgren, L., Nimphius, S., Haff, G., Newton, R., Sheppard, J. (2013). Physical profiles of an elite stand-up paddleboard surfer: A case study. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning (88-90). Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.
Tufano, J., Walker, S., Seitz, L., Newton, R., Hakkinen, K., Blazevich, T., Haff, G. (2013). Reliability of the reactive strength index, eccentric utilisation ratio, and pre-stretch augmentation in untrained, novice jumpers. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning (31-33). Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.

2012

Book Chapters

Haff, G. (2012). Periodization of Training. Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance (326-343). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Haff, G., Haff, E. (2012). Training Integration and Periodization. NSCA's Guide to Program Design (209-254). Human Kinetics Publishers.
Haff, G., Burgess, S. (2012). Resistance Training for Endurance Sports. Developing Endurance (135-180). Human Kinetics Publishers.

Journal Articles

Beckham, G., Lamont, H., Sato, K., Ramsey, M., Haff, G., Stone, M. (2012). Isometric Strength of Powerlifters in Key Position of the Conventional Deadlift. Journal of Trainology, 1(2), 32-35.
Painter, KB., Haff, G., Ramsey, MW., McBride, J., Triplett, T., Sands, WA., Lamont, HS., Stone, ME., Stone, MH. (2012). Strength gains: Block versus daily undulating periodization weight training among track and field athletes. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 7(2), 161-169.
Leary, BK., Statler, J., Hopkins, B., Fitzwater, R., Kesling, T., Lyon, J., Phillips, B., Bryner, R., Cormie, P., Haff, G. (2012). The relationship between isometric force-time curve characteristics and club head speed in recreational golfers. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(10), 2685-2697. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31826791bf.
Haff, G., Nimphius, S. (2012). Training Principles for Power. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 34(6), 2-12. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e31826db467.
Haff, G. (2012). Current Research: Training for Strength, Power, and Speed.. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 34(2), 76-78. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e31824f2a88.
Crum, A., Kawamori, N., Stone, M., Haff, G. (2012). The Acute Effects of Moderately Loaded Concentric-Only Quarter Squats on Vertical Jump Performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(4), 914-925. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e318248d79c.
Landow, L., Haff, G. (2012). Use of stability balls in strength and conditioning. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 34(1), 48-50. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ssc.0000411450.82590.22.
Oberacker, L., Davis, S., Haff, G., Witmer, C., Moir, G. (2012). The Yo-Yo IR2 Test: Physiological Response, Reliability, and Application to Elite Soccer. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(10), 2734-2740. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e318242a32a.

2011

Journal Articles

Kavanaugh, A., Ramsey, MR., Sands, WA., Haff, G., Stone, MH. (2011). Acute whole-body vibration does not affect static jump performance. European Journal of Sport Science, 11(1), 19-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2010.481333.
Peterson, M., Pistilli, E., Haff, G., Hoffman, E., Gordon, P. (2011). Progression of volume load and muscular hypertrophy during resistance exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 111(6), 1063-1071. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-010-1735-9.

2010

Journal Articles

Ruben, RM., Molinari, MA., Bibbee, CA., Childress, MA., Harman, MS., Reed, KP., Haff, G. (2010). The acute effects of an ascending squat protocol on performance during horizontal plyometric jumps. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 24(2), 358-369.
Ryan, MJ., Dudash, HJ., Docherty, M., Geronilla, KB., Baker, BA., Haff, G., Cutlip, RG., Alway, SE. (2010). Vitamin E and C supplementation reduces oxidative stress, improves antioxidant enzymes and positive muscle work in chronically loaded muscles of aged rats. Experimental Gerontology, 45(11), 882-894.

2009

Books

Bompa, T., Haff, G. (2009). Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training. Human Kinetics.

Journal Articles

Kraska, JM., Ramsay, MW., Haff, G., Fethke, N., Sands, WA., Stone, ME., Stone, M. (2009). Relationship between strength characteristics and unweighted and weighted vertical jump height. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 4(4), 461-473.
Whittington, J., Schoen, E., Labounty, LL., Hamdy, R., Ramsay, MW., Stone, M., Sands, WA., Haff, G., Stone, M. (2009). Bone Mineral Density and Content of Collegiate Throwers: Influence of Maximum Strength.. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness: a journal on applied physiology, biomechanics, preventive medicine, sports medicine and traumatology, sports psychology, 49(4), 464-473.

2008

Book Chapters

Haff, G. (2008). Carbohydrates. Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements (281-311). Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-302-8.

Journal Articles

Sands, WA., McNeal, JR., Stone, M., Kimmel, WL., Haff, G., Jemni, M. (2008). The effect of vibration on active and passive range of motion in elite female synchronized swimmers. European Journal of Sports Science, 8(4), 217-223.
Haff, G., Hobbs, RT., Haff, E., Sands, WA., Pierce, KC., Stone, M. (2008). Cluster Training: A Novel Method for Introducing Training Program Variation. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 30(1), 67-76.
Sands, WA., McNeal, JR., Stone, M., Haff, G., Kinser, AM. (2008). Effect of vibration on forward split flexibility and pain perception in young male gymnasts. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 3(4), 469-481.
Stone, M., Sands, WA., Pierce, KC., Ramsey, MW., Haff, G. (2008). Power and Power Potentiation among Strength Power Athletes: Preliminary Study.. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 3(1), 55-67.
Haff, G., Jackson, JR., Kawamori, N., Carlock, JM., Hartman, MJ., Kilgore, JL., Morris, RT., Ramsay, MW., Sands, WA., Stone, M. (2008). Force-time curve characteristics and hormonal alterations during an eleven-week training period in elite women weightlifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(2), 433-446.
Kulik, JR., Touchberry, CD., Kawamori, N., Blumert, PA., Crum, AJ., Haff, G. (2008). Supplemental carbohydrate ingestion does not improve performance of high-intensity resistance exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(4), 1101-1107.
Ryan, MJ., Dudash, HJ., Docherty, M., Geronilla, KB., Baker, BA., Haff, G., Cutlip, RG., Alway, SE. (2008). Aging-dependent regulation of antioxidant enzymes and redox status in chronically loaded rat dorsiflexor muscles. Journal of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 63(10), 1015-1026.

2007

Journal Articles

Blumert, PA., Crum, AJ., Ernsting, M., Volek, JS., Hollander, DB., Haff, E., Haff, G. (2007). The acute effects of twenty-four hours of sleep loss on the performance of national-caliber male collegiate weightlifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(4), 1146-1154.
Rossi, SJ., Buford, TW., Smith, DB., Kennel, R., Haff, E., Haff, G. (2007). Bilateral comparison of barbell kinetics and kinematics during a weightlifting competition. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 2(2), 150-158.
Dunlavy, JK., Sands, WA., McNeal, JR., Stone, M., Smith, SL., Jemni, M., Haff, G. (2007). Strength performance assessment in a simulated men's gymnastics still rings cross.. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 6(1), 93-97.

2006

Journal Articles

Baghurst, T., Hollander, DB., Nardella, B., Haff, G. (2006). Change in sociocultural ideal male physique: An examination of past and present action figures. Body Image, 3(1), 87-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2005.11.001.
Stone, M., Stone, M., Sands, W., Pierce, K., Newton, R., Haff, G., Carlock, J. (2006). Maximum Strength and Strength Training - A Relationship to Endurance?. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 28(3), 44-53.
Kawamori, N., Rossi, SJ., Justice, BD., Haff, E., Pistilli, EE., O'Bryant, HS., Stone, M., Haff, G. (2006). Peak force and rate of force development during isometric mid-thigh clean pulls and dynamic mid-thigh clean pulls performed at various intensities. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 20(3), 483-491. https://doi.org/10.1519/18025.1.
Dumke, CL., Brock, DW., Helms, BH., Haff, G. (2006). Heart rate at lactate threshold and cycling time trials. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 20(3), 601-607. https://doi.org/10.1519/R-17525.1.

2005

Journal Articles

Powell, D., Stiles, BL., Haff, G., Kilgore, L. (2005). The Notion of Masculinity in Male Collegiate Road Cyclists.. Free Inquiry in Creative Sociology, 33(2), 153-161.
Haff, G., Carlock, JM., Hartman, MJ., Kilgore, L., Kawamori, N., Jackson, J., Morris, RT., Sands, WA., Stone, M. (2005). Force-time curve characteristics of dynamic and isometric muscle actions of elite women Olympic weightlifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 19(4), 741-748. https://doi.org/10.1519/R-15134.1.
Kawamori, N., Crum, AJ., Blumert, PA., Kulik, JR., Childers, JT., Wood, JA., Stone, M., Haff, G. (2005). Influence of different relative intensities on power output during the hang power clean: identification of the optimal load. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 19(3), 698-708. https://doi.org/10.1519/16044.1.

Research Projects

Joint Health Command/Edith Cowan University Postdoctoral Researcher in Physical and Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention: MyIP 11567, Department of Defence, Grant, 2022 ‑ 2027, $950,229.
Joint Health Command/Edith Cowan University Postdoctoral Epidemiologist: MyIP 11564, Department of Defence, Grant, 2022 ‑ 2026, $950,229.
Performance, perceptual, central, and peripheral fatigue responses to different velocity-loss thresholds during free-weight resistance exercise., National Strength and Conditioning Association, Young Investigator Grant, 2024 ‑ 2026, $24,433.
Australian Centre for Research into Injury in Sport and its Prevention (ACRISP), International Olympic Committee, Research Centres for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health, 2019 ‑ 2024, $409,674.
An investigation of the health and performance impacts of Australian Special Forces Selection Course, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Defence Science Collaborative Research Grants, 2020 ‑ 2023, $155,400.
Priming: Influence of set-configuration on delayed neuromuscular, physical and reaction time performance., National Strength and Conditioning Association, NSCA - Senior Investigator Grant, 2021 ‑ 2023, $27,638.
The effect of water immersion on muscular performance in athletes , Australian Institute of Sport, Scholarships to support Industry Engagement PhD Projects, 2016 ‑ 2021, $113,000.
DSC Research Higher Degree Student Grant , Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Defence Science Research Higher Degree Student Grant, 2020 ‑ 2021, $15,000.
DSC Research Higher Degree Student Grant , Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Defence Science Research Higher Degree Student Grant, 2020 ‑ 2021, $15,000.
The effect of post-exercise water immersion on muscular performance in athletes., Australian Institute of Sport, High Performance Sport Research Fund, 2017 ‑ 2020, $28,031.
Developing strategies to optimise athletic performance in elite athletes; Preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games, Edith Cowan University, ECU Collaboration Enhancement Scheme - 2018 Round 1, 2018 ‑ 2019, $7,270.
Resistance training frequency: Effect on motivation and adherence to train, overall health status and neuromuscular performance, Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture - Grant, 2014 ‑ 2017, $279,765.
Surfing Collaborative Research Program: A partnership between Surfing Australia and Edith Cowan University, Surfing Australia, Surfing Australia - Grant, 2014 ‑ 2017, $233,505.
The development and evaluation of a comprehensive sport-science testing protocol for competitive surfers, Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher Grant - 2012 (Round 1), 2012 ‑ 2013, $25,000.
Physiological and Performance Responses to Sequential Periodization Models, National Strength and Conditioning Association, NSCA - International Collaboration Grant, 2011 ‑ 2013, $46,386.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

Doctor of Philosophy, The Acute Performance Effects Various Accentuated Eccentric Loading Protocols during the bench press
Doctor of Philosophy, The effectiveness of cluster set training at maintaining weightlifting performance
Doctor of Philosophy, Optimising individual speed and power training through force-velocity profiling
Doctor of Philosophy, Relationships between strength, linear speed, estimates of aerobic fitness, and workload variables, with injury characteristics in female rugby league players.
Doctor of Philosophy, Genetic Variation and Physical Capacities in Exercise Response: Implications for Recovery Dynamics.
Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, Using the Load-Velocity Profile to Track the Time Course of Recovery from a Football Specific Task

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

Doctor of Philosophy, Acute effects of cluster sets on mechanical, perceptual, and hormonal responses
Doctor of Philosophy, The efficacy of periodized resistance training in older adults
Master of Science (Sports Science), The development and evaluation of a testing protocol to assess upper body pressing strength qualities in high performance athletes
Doctor of Philosophy, The Physiological and Performance Consequences of the Australian Special Forces Selection Course
Changes in Cortisol, Testosterone, and TC Ratio of Collegiate Cyclists During Multiple Hill and Flat Time Trials
Effect of carbohydrate supplementation on performance during an acute bout of high intensity resistance training
A comparison of performance characteristics between division I and II women volleyball players
Master of Science (Sports Science), Reducing biomechanical risk factors associated with injury during landing and improving performance in 11-13 year old netball athletes
Doctor of Philosophy, The stability of different methods of assessing maximal strength in the deadlift: Implications for the use of velocity-based assessment and programming strategies
Doctor of Philosophy, Factors related to creating force-velocity and load velocity profiles with the squat jump.
The validity of accelerometer technologies for assessing vertical jump performance
Influence of Different Relative Intensities on Power Output during the Hang Power Clean: Identification of the Optimal Load
The acute effects of sleep deprivation on national-caliber male collegiate weightlifters
Master of Science (Sports Science), Training load quantification in professional Australian basketball and the use of the reactive strength index as a monitoring tool.
The effects of a high-intensity quarter squat warm-up on vertical jump performance at different time intervals
The effect of different degrees of pedal float on power during a 20 km time trial in elite cyclists
A comparison of motivational characteristics of male and female basketball players in the Lone Star Conference
Perceptual changes and sleep disruption following pre-season soccer training
The Notion of Masculinity in Male Collegiate Road Cyclists
Doctor of Philosophy, The Effect of Post-Resistance Exercise Water Immersion on Muscular Adaptation and Performance in Athletes
Master of Science (Sports Science), Comparison of body composition, neuromuscular characteristics and anaerobic endurance between novice, semi-professional and professional ballet dancers.
Doctor of Philosophy, The Relationship Between Subjective Training Load and Performance in Open and Closed Skill Sports
Master of Science (Sports Science), The influence of barbell and body position on force-time characteristics in the isometric mid-thigh pull
Doctor of Philosophy, Adaptations Underpinning the Development, Retention, and Loss of Muscular Strength in Response to Unilateral Strength Training and Contralateral Limb Detraining
Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, Effect of Different Set Configurations on the Kinematic Variables during a Power Snatch
Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, Physical, Physiological and Performance Characteristics Associated with Close Quarter Battle Expertise in Special Forces Soldiers

Co-principal Supervisor

Doctor of Philosophy, Analysis of road sprint cycling performance
Master of Science (Sports Science), The creation and validation of a youth fundamental hitting scale: The assessment of youth baseball and softball hitting fundamentals and the perceived psychological barriers to hitting a pitched ball.
Master of Science (Sports Science), Muscle damage and the repeated bout effect in male bodybuilders following unaccustomed resistance exercise
Doctor of Philosophy, Assessment of joint kinetics in elite sprint cyclists
Doctor of Philosophy, Neuromuscular characteristics of eccentric contractions of the knee extensors and their muscle damage profiles

Associate Supervisor

Doctor of Philosophy, The influence of complex training design on post-activation performance enhancement of explosive performance in team sport athletes
Master of Science (Sports Science), Braking ground reaction force during 90 degree sidestep cut and its relationship to leg muscle strength
Physiological and Performance Effects of 11 Weeks of Training in Division I Collegiate Throwers: An Exploratory Study
The effects of a multiple step antioxidant supplementaion protocol on high-intensity cycling performance
The changes in pitching mechanics and pitch velocity during a seven-inning simulated game in High School Baseball Pitchers: A Pprospective descriptive study
Doctor of Philosophy, The Use of Performance Tasks and Force-Time Curve Analysis To Measure Mental and Physical Fatigue
Master of Science (Sports Science), Dry land strength and power training to enhance swimming in-water turn performance
The effect of balance training on performance in division II female soccer players
The relationship between isometric force characteristics and vertical jump height under various loading condition
The effect of resistance exercise on recovery blood pressures and heart rate in normotensive and borderline hypertensive males
Acute effects of whole-body vibration on 30m flying sprint performance
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanisms affecting post-activation potentiation following voluntary isokinetic knee extensions
The effect of training in elite cyclists on chronic renal function
A practical comparison between traditional periodization and daily-undulating weight training among collegiate track and field atheletes
Aging-Dependent Effects of training and Antioxidant Supplementation on Oxidative Stress in Skeletal Muscle
Anthropometric, strength, and power determinantsof throwing performance in collegiate throwers

School of Medical and Health Sciences

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