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International Publications

International Peer-reviewed Journal publications for Daniel Baker

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34. Baker, D and R. U. Newton. Effect of kinetically altering a repetition via the use of chain resistance. J. Strength Cond. Res. 23(7):1941-1946. 2009

33. Baker, D. Ability and validity of three different methods of assessing upper body strength-endurance to distinguish playing rank in professional rugby league players. J. Strength Cond. Res. 23(5):1578-1582. 2009.

32. Baker, D and R. U. Newton. The deleterious effects of the high volume-load German Volume Training workout upon upper body power output. Journal of Australian Strength & Conditioning. 17(2)12-18. 2009

31. Baker, D. Increases in bench throw power output when combined with heavier bench press plus accommodating chains resistance during complex training. Journal of Australian Strength & Conditioning. 17(1):3-11. 2009.

30. Baker, D. German Volume Training: An alternative method of high volume-load training for stimulating muscle growth. NSCA Performance Training Journal. 8(1)10-13. 2009.

29. Baker, D. Six- year changes in upper-body maximum strength and power in experienced strength-power athletes. Journal of Australian Strength & Conditioning, 16(3):4-10. 2008.

28. Baker, D. Increases in jump squat peak external power output when combined with accommodating resistance box squats during contrasting resistance complex training with short rest periods. Journal of Australian Strength & Conditioning, 16(2):11-18. 2008.

27. Baker, D and Newton, R.U. Observation of 4-year adaptations in lower body maximal strength and power output in professional rugby league players. Journal of Australian Strength & Conditioning, 16(1): 3-10. 2008.

26. Baker, D and Newton, R.U. Comparison of tests of lower body strength, power, acceleration, speed, agility and sprint momentum to describe and compare playing rank in professional rugby league players.” J. Strength Cond. Res., 22(1): 153-158. 2008.

25. Baker, D and Newton, R.U. “The change in power output across a high repetition set of bench throws and jump squats in highly trained athletes.” J. Strength Cond. Res., 21(4): 1007-1011, 2007.

24. Baker, D. “Cycle-length variants in periodized strength/power training.” Strength and Conditioning Journal, 29(4)10-17. 2007.

23. Baker, D. & Newton, R. U. “Adaptations in upper body maximal strength and power output resulting from long-term resistance training in experienced strength-power athletes.” J. Strength Cond. Res., 20(3):541-546. 2006.

22. Baker, D. & Newton, R. U. “ Analyses of tests of upper body strength, power, speed and strength-endurance to describe and compare playing rank in professional rugby league players.” International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 1(4) December, 2006.

21. Baker, D. & Newton, R. U. “Methods to increase the effectiveness of maximal power training for the upper body.” Strength and Conditioning Journal, 27(6):24-32. 2006.

20. Baker, D. & Newton, R. U. “Acute effect on power output of alternating an agonist and antagonist muscle exercise during complex training.” J. Strength Cond. Res., 19(1):202-205. 2005.

19. Baker, D. & Newton, R. U. “An analysis of the ratio and relationship between upper body pressing and pulling strength.” J. Strength Cond. Res., 18(3):594-598. 2004.

18. Baker, D. “Acute effect of alternating heavy and light resistances on power output during upper-body complex power training.” J. Strength Cond. Res., 17(3):493 -497. 2003.

17. Baker, D. “Acute negative effect of a hypertrophy-oriented training bout on subsequent upper-body power output.” J. Strength Cond. Res., 17(3):527-530. 2003.

16. Baker, D. Differences in strength and power between junior-high, senior-high, college-aged and elite professional rugby league players. J. Strength Cond. Res. 16(4): 581-585. 2002.

15. Baker, D. Science and practice of coaching a strength training program for novice and intermediate-level athletes. Strength and Condit. Journal, 23(2): 61-68. 2001.

14. Baker, D. A series of studies on the training of high intensity muscle power in rugby league football players. J. Strength Cond. Res., 15(2): 198-209. 2001.

13. Baker, D. The effects of an in-season of concurrent training on the maintenance of maximal strength and power in professional and college-aged rugby league players. J. Strength Cond. Res,. 15(2): 172-177. 2001.

12. Baker, D. Acute and long-term power responses to power training: Observations on the training of an elite power athlete. Strength and Condit. J 23(1):47-56. 2001.

11. Baker, D. Comparison of maximum upper body strength and power between professional and college-aged rugby league football players. J. Strength Cond. Res. 15(1): 30-35. 2001.

10. Baker D, S. Nance and M. Moore. The load that maximises the average mechanical power output during jump squats in power-trained athletes J. Strength Cond. Res. 15(1):92-97. 2001.

9. Baker D, S. Nance and M. Moore. The load that maximises the average mechanical power output during explosive bench press throws in highly trained athletes. J. Strength Cond. Res. 15(1): 20-24. 2001.

8. Baker, D. and S. Nance. The relationship between strength and power in professional rugby league players. J. Strength Cond. Res. 13(3):224-229. 1999.

7. Baker, D and S. Nance The relationship between running speed and measures of strength and power in professional rugby league players. J. Strength Cond. Res. 13(3):230-235. 1999.

6. Baker, D. Applying the in-season periodisation of strength and power training to football. NSCA Journal. 20(2):18-24. 1998.

5. Baker, D. Improving vertical jump performance through general, special and specific strength training: A brief review. J. Strength Cond. Res. 10(2):131-136. 1996.

4. Wilson, G and D. Baker. Response to Letter to Editor. J. Strength Cond. Res. 9(4):276. 1995.

3. Wilson, G and D. Baker. Response to Letter to Editor. J. Strength Cond. Res. 9(2):126-127. 1995.

2. Baker, D., Wilson, G & Carlyon, R. Periodization: The effect of manipulating volume and intensity upon strength. J. Strength Cond. Res. 8(4): 235-242. 1994.

1. Baker, D., Wilson, G & Carlyon, R. Generality versus specificity: A comparison of dynamic and isometric measures of strength and speed-strength. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 68: 350-355. 1994.