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Domestic Publications

Domestic journal and technical publications

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31. Baker, D. Aerobic conditioning training. Active Education. 21: 72-74. 2010.

30. Baker, D. Implementing resistance exercise training for students. Active Education. 20: 72-74. 2009.

29. Baker, D. Corvo, A., Young, K. Barr, M and T. Goodale. Roundtable Discussion- What influence do the methods of athletes involved in Power lifting and (Olympic) weightlifting play in the programming of strength-power training for your sports (athletes in those sports other than weightlifting and power-lifting)? What is your rationale? Journal of Australian Strength & Conditioning,17(4)22-27. 2009.

28. Baker, D. A Practical Example Of How To Use Heavy Resistance Bands For Strength Development. Journal of Australian Strength & Conditioning 17(3)31 – 34. 2009.

27. Wollin, M., Cormack, S., Baker, D. and D. Robinson. “In team running sports there is a large focus on injury reduction. What role and importantly, what responsibility does the strength and conditioning coach have in working on injury reduction? A Roundtable Discussion.” Journal of Australian Strength & Conditioning, 16(2):20-24. 2008.

26. Baker, D.  Strongman training for large groups of athletes. Journal of Australian Strength & Conditioning. 16(1):33-34.  2008.

25. Baker, D. “Large group aerobic conditioning.” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 15(4):21-25. 2007.

24. Baker, D. “Using bands and chains to increase explosive strength and power.” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 15(3):25-30. 2007.

23. Baker, D. “Lat pulldown and chinup” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 15(2):30-32. 2007.

22. Baker, D. “Using full acceleration and velocity-dependant exercises to enhance power training.” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 15(2 ):16-21. 2007.

21. Baker, D. “Predicting 1RM or sub-maximal strength levels from simple “reps to fatigue” (RTF) tests.” Strength and Conditioning Coach, 12(4):19-24. 2004

20. Baker, D. “The effects of systematic strength and power training during the formative training years: A comparison between younger and older professional rugby league players.” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 11(2):9–11. 2003.

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19. Baker, D. Comparison of lower body strength and power between national, state and city level rugby league football players. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 8(4):3-7. 2000.

18. Baker, D. The in-season maintenance of strength and power in elite rugby league players. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 8(3):5-10. 2000.

17. Baker, D. Overuse of Swiss ball training to develop core stability or improve sports performance. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 8(2):5-9. 2000.

16. Baker, D. The effectiveness of goal setting in the strength and power training process. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 8(1):3-8. 2000.

15. Baker, D. A comparison of lower abdominal strength and lumbo-pelvic stabilisation capabilities between rugby league players participating in the national versus state and city based leagues. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 7(6):2-7. 1999.

14. Baker, D. A comparison of running speed and quickness between elite professional and young rugby league players. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 7(3):3-7. 1999.

13. Baker, D. Designing, implementing and coaching strength training programs for beginner and intermediate level athletes. Part three: Coaching the program. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 6(1):2-6. 1998.

12. Baker, D. Designing, implementing and coaching strength training programs for beginner and intermediate level athletes. Part two: Implementing the program. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 5(4):2-8. 1998.

11. Baker, D. Designing, implementing and coaching strength training programs for beginner and intermediate level athletes. Part one: Designing the program. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 5(3):11-20. 1998.

10. Baker, D. The use of sub-maximal repetitions to predict maximal squat and bench press strength in trained athletes. Strength & Conditioning Coach 3(4):17-20. 1995.

9. Baker, D. Effect of a wave-like periodised strength training cycle on maximal strength and lean body mass. Strength & Conditioning Coach 3(3):11-16. 1995.

8. Baker D. Selecting the appropriate exercises and loads for speed-strength development. Strength & Conditioning Coach 3(2):8-16. 1995.

7. Baker, D. Strength training for rugby league. Proceedings of the 1995 Australian Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference and Trade Show. pp 135-155. ASCA, Toowong, QLD, Australia. 1995.

6. Baker, D. In-season periodization of strength training. Proceedings of the 1995 Australian Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference and Trade Show. pp 74-92. ASCA, Toowong, QLD, Australia. 1995.

5. Baker, D. Improving vertical jump performance: The application of general, special and specific strength training. Proceedings of the 1994 National Coaching Conference, , Australian Coaching Council., p13-18.

4. Baker, D And S. Foley. Improving the vertical jumping capabilities of elite male divers. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 2(4):19-22. 1994.

3. Baker, D and S. Foley. Measuring the jumping capabilities of divers. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 2(2):16-19. 1994.

2. Baker, D. Specific strength/power training for elite divers: Case study from the Australian Institute of Sport. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 2(1):20-27. 1994.

1. Baker, D. Periodization of strength training for sports: A review. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 1(3):15-21. 1993.