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A general relationship links gait mechanics and running ground reaction forces by Clark, Kenneth P, Ryan, Laurence J, Weyand, Peter G

“…The relationship between gait mechanics and running ground reaction forces is widely regarded as complex. This viewpoint has evolved primarily via efforts to…”
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Determinants of Top Speed Sprinting: Minimum Requirements for Maximum Velocity by Clark, Kenneth P.

“…Faster top sprinting speeds require shorter ground contact times, larger vertical forces, and greater thigh angular velocities and accelerations. Here, a…”
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'Whip from the hip': thigh angular motion, ground contact mechanics, and running speed by Clark, Kenneth P, Meng, Christopher R, Stearne, David J

“…During high-speed running, lower limb vertical velocity at touchdown has been cited as a critical factor needed to generate large vertical forces…”
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Sled Pushing and Pulling to Enhance Speed Capability by Cahill, Micheál J., Cronin, John B., Oliver, Jon L., P. Clark, Kenneth, Lloyd, Rhodri S., Cross, Matt R.

“…RESISTED SPRINTING IN THE FORM OF SLED PUSHING AND PULLING ARE POPULAR TRAINING METHODS TO IMPROVE SPEED CAPABILITY, ALTHOUGH RESEARCH HAS BEEN BIASED TOWARD…”
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Hip Torque Is a Mechanistic Link Between Sprint Acceleration and Maximum Velocity Performance: A Theoretical Perspective by Clark, Kenneth P., Ryan, Laurence J.

“…Sprinting performance is critical for a variety of sports and competitive activities. Prior research has demonstrated correlations between the limits of…”
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Sled-Pull Load-Velocity Profiling and Implications for Sprint Training Prescription in Young Male Athletes by Cahill, Micheál J, Oliver, Jon L, Cronin, John B, Clark, Kenneth P, Cross, Matt R, Lloyd, Rhodri S

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the usefulness of individual load-velocity profiles and the between-athlete variation using the decrement in maximal…”
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Are running speeds maximized with simple-spring stance mechanics? by Clark, Kenneth P, Weyand, Peter G

“…Are the fastest running speeds achieved using the simple-spring stance mechanics predicted by the classic spring-mass model? We hypothesized that a passive,…”
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Top speed sprinting: Thigh angular motion and eccentric hamstring strength in faster vs. slower sprinters by Alt, Tobias, Komnik, Igor, Ryan, Laurence J., Clark, Kenneth P.

“…Sprinting at maximum velocity requires fast angular motion of the thigh and effective hamstring function for optimum performance and injury prevention. In this…”
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Effects of running skill and speed on limb coordination during submaximal and maximal sprinting by Whitacre, Tyler D., Stearne, David J., Clark, Kenneth P.

“…In locomotion, the relative phasing of the limbs changes with speed and provides valuable insight to neuromuscular control of gait. At present, it is unknown…”
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Does restricting arm motion compromise short sprint running performance? by Brooks, Lance C., Weyand, Peter G., Clark, Kenneth P.

“…Synchronized arm and leg motion are characteristic of human running. Leg motion is an obvious gait requirement, but arm motion is not, and its functional…”
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Experience level influences the effect of attentional focus on sprint performance by Winkelman, Nicklaas C., Clark, Kenneth P., Ryan, Larry J.

“…Two experiments evaluated the influence of attentional focus on 10-meter sprint time and start kinetics in a group of collegiate soccer players and highly…”
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The National Football League Combine 40-yd Dash: How Important is Maximum Velocity? by Clark, Kenneth P, Rieger, Randall H, Bruno, Richard F, Stearne, David J

“…ABSTRACTClark, KP, Rieger, RH, Bruno, RF, and Stearne, DJ. The NFL combine 40-yard dashhow important is maximum velocity? J Strength Cond Res 33(6)1542–1550,…”
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Foot speed, foot-strike and footwear: linking gait mechanics and running ground reaction forces by Clark, Kenneth P, Ryan, Laurence J, Weyand, Peter G

“…Running performance, energy requirements and musculoskeletal stresses are directly related to the action-reaction forces between the limb and the ground. For…”
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Running ground reaction forces across footwear conditions are predicted from the motion of two body mass components by Udofa, Andrew B, Clark, Kenneth P, Ryan, Laurence J, Weyand, Peter G

“…Although running shoes alter foot-ground reaction forces, particularly during impact, how they do so is incompletely understood. Here, we hypothesized that…”
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Sled-Push Load-Velocity Profiling and Implications for Sprint Training Prescription in Young Athletes by Cahill, Micheál J, Oliver, Jon L, Cronin, John B, Clark, Kenneth P, Cross, Matt R, Lloyd, Rhodri S

“…ABSTRACTCahill, MJ, Oliver, JL, Cronin, JB, Clark, KP, Cross, MR, and Lloyd, RS. Sled-push load-velocity profiling and implications for sprint training…”
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Influence of resisted sled‐push training on the sprint force‐velocity profile of male high school athletes by Cahill, Micheál J., Oliver, Jon L., Cronin, John B., Clark, Kenneth P., Cross, Matt R., Lloyd, Rhodri S.

“…Sled pushing is a commonly used form of resisted sprint training; however, little empirical evidence exists, especially in youth populations. The aim of this…”
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Spatiotemporal kinematics during top speed sprinting in male intercollegiate track and field and team sport athletes by Meng, Christopher R., Walts, Cory T., Ryan, Laurence J., Stearne, David J., Clark, Kenneth P.

“…We investigated spatiotemporal kinematics during top speed sprinting and biomechanical running strategies in 98 male intercollegiate athletes from a range of…”
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Effects of a Flexible Workout System on Performance Gains in Collegiate Athletes by Walts, Cory T., Murphy, Sabrina M., Stearne, David J., Rieger, Randall H., Clark, Kenneth P.

“…Walts, CT, Murphy, SM, Stearne, DJ, Rieger, RH, and Clark, KP. Effects of a flexible workout system on performance gains in collegiate athletes. J Strength…”
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The Longitudinal Effects of Resisted Sprint Training Using Weighted Sleds vs. Weighted Vests by Clark, Kenneth P, Stearne, David J, Walts, Cory T, Miller, Anthony D

“…Clark, KP, Stearne, DJ, Walts, CT, and Miller, AD. The longitudinal effects of resisted sprint training using weighted sleds vs. weighted vests. J Strength…”
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Evaluation of maximum thigh angular acceleration during the swing phase of steady-speed running by Clark, Kenneth P., Ryan, Laurence J., Meng, Christopher R., Stearne, David J.

“…The hip joint and surrounding musculature must generate and withstand torque during the swing phase of running. Prior research has demonstrated that sagittal…”
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