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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.
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Baker D. Selecting the appropriate exercises and loads for speed-strength development. Strength & Conditioning Coach 3(2):8-16. 1995.
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Baker, D. “Lat pulldown and chinup” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 15(2):30-32. 2007.
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International Publications
Baker, D. Cross-training workout: using high-intensity energy system conditioning for injured athletes. Professional Strength & Conditioning. 27 (Winter): 4-8. 2012.
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Baker, D. Recent trends in high-intensity aerobic training for field sports. Professional Strength & Conditioning. 22 (Summer): 3-8. 2011.
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Baker, D. Cycle-length variants in periodized strength/power training. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 29(4)10-17. 2007.
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Baker, D. Acute and long-term power responses to power training: Observations on the training of an elite power athlete. Strength and Conditioning Journal 23(1):47-56.2001.
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All of Dan's Publications
Domestic Publications
- Baker, D. Periodization of strength training for sports: A review. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 1(3):15-21. 1993.
- 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.
- Baker, D and S. Foley. Measuring the jumping capabilities of divers. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 2(2):16-19. 1994
- Baker, D And S. Foley. Improving the vertical jumping capabilities of elite male divers. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 2(4):19-22. 1994.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Baker D. Selecting the appropriate exercises and loads for speed-strength development. Strength & Conditioning Coach 3(2):8-16. 1995.
- Baker, D. Effect of a wave-like periodized strength training cycle on maximal strength and lean body mass. Strength & Conditioning Coach 3(3):11-16. 1995.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Baker, D. The effectiveness of goal setting in the strength and power training process. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 8(1):3-8. 2000.
- Baker, D. Overuse of Swiss ball training to develop core stability or improve sports performance. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 8(2):5-9. 2000.
- Baker, D. The in-season maintenance of strength and power in elite rugby league players. Strength & Conditioning Coach. 8(3):5-10. 2000.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Baker, D. “Using full acceleration and velocity-dependant exercises to enhance power training.” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 15(2 ):16-21. 2007
- Baker, D. “Lat pulldown and chinup – Which is better? – Ask Dr. Dan.” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 15(2):30-32. 2007
- Baker, D. “Using bands and chains to increase explosive strength and power – Ask Dr. Dan.” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 15(3):25-30. 2007
- Baker, D. “Large group aerobic conditioning – Ask Dr. Dan.” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 15(4):21-25. 2007
International Publications
- Baker, D. Comparison of strength levels between players from within the same club that were selected versus not-selected to play in the Grand Final of the National Rugby League competition. J. Strength Cond. Res. (in press)
- Baker, D. Modified Romanian style deadlift with additional chain resistance. J. Aust. Strength Cond. 24(4):44-45. 2016.
- Baker, D. Combining scientific research into practical methods to increase the effectiveness of maximal power training. J. Aust. Strength Cond. 24(1):4-17. 2016.
- Baker, D. & N. Heaney. Normative data for maximal aerobic speed for field sport athletes: A brief review. J. Aust. Strength Cond. 23(7)60-67. 2015.
- Baker, D. Practical examples of the implementation of high-intensity aerobic energy system conditioning methods for field sports. J. Aust. Strength Cond. 23(3) 29-38. 2015.
- Baker, D. Non-running, high-intensity energy-system conditioning cross-training workouts for injured athletes. J. Aust. Strength Cond. 21(4)5-13. 2013.
- Baker, D. Ten-year changes in upper body strength and power in elite professional rugby league players – The effect of training age, stage and content. J. Strength Cond. Res. 27(2): 285–292. 2013 .
- Baker, D. Cross-training workout: using high-intensity energy system conditioning for injured athletes. Professional Strength & Conditioning. 27 (Winter): 4-8. 2012.
- Baker, D. Changes in upper body concentric mean power output resulting from complex training emphasizing concentric muscle actions. J. Aust. Strength Cond. 20(3)15-20. 2012.
- Baker, D. Recent trends in high-intensity aerobic training for field sports. Professional Strength & Conditioning. 22 (Summer): 3-8. 2011.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Baker, D. & Newton, R. Comparison of lower body strength, power, acceleration, speed, agility, and sprint momentum to describe and compare playing rank among professional rugby league players. J. Strength Cond. Res. 22(1): 153-158. 2008.
- 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.
- Baker, D. Cycle-length variants in periodized strength/power training. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 29(4)10-17. 2007.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Baker, D.Applying the in-season periodisation of strength and power training to football.NSCA Journal. 20(2):18-24. 1998.
- 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.
- Wilson, G and D. Baker. Response to Letter to Editor.J. Strength Cond. Res.9(4):276.1995.
- Wilson, G and D. Baker. Response to Letter to Editor.J. Strength Cond. Res.9(2):126-127.1995.
- 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.
- 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.