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Professor Greg Haff

Greg is a Professor and the course coordinator for the Masters of Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning) within the School of Medical and Health Sciences.

Current Teaching

  • SPS5133: Strength and Conditioning 1- Physiology
  • SPS6103: Advanced Resistance Training
  • SPS6105: Strength and Conditioning - Practicum
  • SPS6107: Current Issues in Strength and Conditioning
  • SPS6110: Periodisation: Theory and Methodology of Training
  • SPS6112: Monitoring Training and Performance

Background

  • 2018-present: Professor and Course Coordinator Strength and Conditioning, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Western Australia
  • 2015-2018: Associate Professor and Course Coordinator Strength and Conditioning, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Western Australia
  • 2011-2015: Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator Strength and Conditioning, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Western Australia
  • 2010-2011: Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV
  • 2004-2010: Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV
  • 2003-2005: Kinesiology Department Chair, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls TX.
  • 2002-2004: Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls TX.
  • 2000-2002: Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.
  • 1999-2000: Lecturer of Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.

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 21st Century (1st 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
  • Tools for Evaluating Performance and Training
  • Methods of Recovery
  • Overtraining / Overreaching
  • Physiological and Performance Adaptive Responses to Sequential Periodized Training Models
  • 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

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Guppy, S., Kendall, K., Haff, G. (2023). Velocity-Based Trainingā€”A Critical Review. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 2023(Article in press), 13 pages. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000806.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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

  • 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.
  • 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 forĀ complex training: historical perspectives, terminology, andĀ training considerations. Sports Medicine, 52(10), 2371-2389. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01715-x.
  • Horgan, B., Halson, S., Drinkwater, E., West, N., Tee, N., Alcock, R., Chapman, D., Haff, G. (2022). 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, 2022(Article in Press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-022-05075-2.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Soriano, M., JimĆ©nez-OrmeƱo, E., Haff, G., Comfort, P., GirĆ”ldez-Costas, V., Ruiz-Moreno, C., GarcĆ­a-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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bautista, I., MartĆ­n-Rivera, F., MartĆ­nez, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Morris, S., Oliver, J., Pedley, J., Haff, G., Lloyd, R. (2022). Comparison ofĀ Weightlifting, Traditional Resistance Training andĀ Plyometrics onĀ Strength, Power andĀ Speed: AĀ Systematic Review withĀ Metaā€‘Analysis. Sports Medicine, 52(7), 1533-1554. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01627-2.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Victora Ruas, C., Latella, C., Taylor, J., Haff, G., Nosaka, K. (2022). Comparison between eccentric-only and coupled concentricā€“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.
  • 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.
  • Soriano, M., Haff, G., Comfort, P., Amaro-Gahete, F., Torres-GonzĆ”lez, A., GarcĆ­a-Cifo, A., JimĆ©nez-OrmeƱo, 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.

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • Blanco Ochoa, P., Nimphius, S., Seitz, L., Spiteri, T., Haff, G. (2021). Countermovement Jump and Drop Jump Performances Are Related to Grand JeteĀ“ 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.
  • 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.
  • 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). 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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), 707ā€“736. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01408-3.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Iglesias-Soler, E., Mayo, X., Rial-VĆ”zquez, 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.
  • PĆ©rez-Castilla, A., JimĆ©nez-Reyes, P., Haff, G., GarcĆ­a-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.
  • 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.
  • Marshall, J., Bishop, C., Turner, A., Haff, G. (2021). Optimal Training Sequences toĀ Develop Lower Body Force, Velocity, Power, andĀ Jump Height: AĀ Systematic Review withĀ Metaā€‘Analysis. Sports Medicine, 51(6), 1245-1271. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01430-z.
  • Valenzuela, P., SĆ”nchez-MartĆ­nez, G., Torrontegi, E., VĆ”zquez-CarriĆ³n, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • PĆ©rez-Castilla, A., Jukic, I., Haff, G., GarcĆ­a-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.
  • 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.

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Nationalā€ 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.
  • Walker, S., Trezise, J., Haff, G., Newton, R., HƤkkinen, K., Blazevich, T. (2020). Increased fascicle length but not patellar tendon stiffness after accentuated eccentricā€‘load strength training in alreadyā€‘trained men. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 120(11), 2371-2382. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-020-04462-x.
  • 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., MuƱoz-LĆ³pez, 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., RƤhse, 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.
  • 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., Moore, I., Lloyd, R. (2020). The Influence of Biological Maturity on Dynamic Forceā€“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.

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Delgado, J., Drinkwater, E., Banyard, H., Haff, G., 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.
  • 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.
  • 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), 2685ā€“2690. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2019.1656703.
  • Suchomel, T., Wagle, J., Douglas, J., Taber, C., Harden, M., Haff, G., Stone, M. (2019). Implementing Eccentric Resistance Trainingā€”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 strengthā€‘oriented resistance training session on barbell velocity and the forceā€“velocity relationship in resistanceā€‘trained males and females. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 119(6), 1409-1417. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-019-04131-8.
  • Latella, C., Teo, W., Drinkwater, E., Kendall, K., Haff, G. (2019). The Acute Neuromuscular Responses to Cluster Set Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Metaā€‘Analysis. Sports Medicine, 49(12), 1861-1877. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01172-z.
  • 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 Trainingā€”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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • GarcĆ­a-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.
  • 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 Monitoringā€”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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • GarcĆ­a-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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Banyard, H., Nosaka, K., Vernon, A., Haff, G. (2018). The reliability of individualized loadā€“velocity profiles. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(6), 763-769. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0610.
  • 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.
  • GarcĆ­a-Ramos, A., Torrejon, A., Feriche, B., Morales-Artacho, A., PĆ©rez-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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Garcia-Ramos, A., Pestana-Melero, F., Perez-Castilla, A., Rojas, FJ., Haff, G. (2018). Differences in the Loadā€“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, 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.
  • 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.
  • Pestana-Melero, F., Haff, G., Rojas, F., Perez-Castilla, A., GarcĆ­a-Ramos, A. (2018). Reliability of the Loadā€“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.

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Walker, S., Haff, G., HƤkkinen, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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., 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • GarciĆ”-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.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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., 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.

Book Chapters

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

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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., 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Conference Publications

  • 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.
  • 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.

Book Chapters

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

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Book Chapters

  • Haff, G., Burgess, S. (2012). Resistance Training for Endurance Sports. Developing Endurance (135-180). Human Kinetics Publishers.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Haff, G., Nimphius, S. (2012). Training Principles for Power. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 34(6), 2-12. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e31826db467.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.

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.

Book Chapters

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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 water immersion on muscular performance in athletes , Australian Institute of Sport, Scholarships to support Industry Engagement PhD Projects, 2016 ‑ 2021, $113,000.
  • 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.
  • Surfing Collaborative Research Program: A partnership between Surfing Australia and Edith Cowan University, Surfing Australia, Surfing Australia - Grant, 2014 ‑ 2017, $233,505.
  • 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.
  • 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

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Optimising individual speed and power training through force-velocity profiling
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The effectiveness of cluster set training at maintaining weightlifting performance
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Acute and chronic interference effect: Insights into the role of genetic variation
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Physiological and Performance Consequences of the Australian Special Forces Selection Course
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Acute Performance Effects Various Accentuated Eccentric Loading Protocols during the bench press

Principal Supervisor

  • 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
  • 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
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Effect of Post-Resistance Exercise Water Immersion on Muscular Adaptation and Performance in Athletes
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Influence of Different Relative Intensities on Power Output during the Hang Power Clean: Identification of the Optimal Load
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Factors related to creating force-velocity and load velocity profiles with the squat jump.
  • The acute effects of sleep deprivation on national-caliber male collegiate weightlifters
  • 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
  • The validity of accelerometer technologies for assessing vertical jump performance
  • 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
  • The effect of different degrees of pedal float on power during a 20 km time trial in elite cyclists

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Neuromuscular characteristics of eccentric contractions of the knee extensors and their muscle damage profiles
  • 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

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Master of Science (Sports Science), Dry land strength and power training to enhance swimming in-water turn performance
  • Acute effects of whole-body vibration on 30m flying sprint performance
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Use of Performance Tasks and Force-Time Curve Analysis To Measure Mental and Physical Fatigue
  • 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
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