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International Publications

International Peer-reviewed Journal publications for Daniel Baker

(Reverse chronological order)

35.  Baker, D.  Recent trends in high-intensity aerobic training for filed sports.  Professional Strength & Conditioning.  22 (Summer): 3-8. 2011.

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. ., 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.