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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

  1. Baker, D.  Periodization of strength training for sports: A review.  Strength & Conditioning Coach.  1(3):15-21.  1993.
  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.
  3. Baker, D and S. Foley.  Measuring the jumping capabilities of divers.  Strength & Conditioning Coach.  2(2):16-19.  1994
  4. Baker, D And S. Foley. Improving the vertical jumping capabilities of elite male divers.  Strength & Conditioning Coach.  2(4):19-22.  1994.
  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.
  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
  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
  8. Baker D. Selecting the appropriate exercises and loads for speed-strength development.  Strength & Conditioning Coach 3(2):8-16. 1995.
  9. 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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  16. Baker, D.  The effectiveness of goal setting in the strength and power training process.  Strength & Conditioning Coach. 8(1):3-8. 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.
  18. Baker, D.  The in-season maintenance of strength and power in elite rugby league players.  Strength & Conditioning Coach. 8(3):5-10. 2000.
  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.
  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.
  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
  22. Baker, D.  “Using full acceleration and velocity-dependant exercises to enhance power training.” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 15(2 ):16-21.  2007
  23. Baker, D.  “Lat pulldown and chinup – Which is better? – Ask Dr. Dan.” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 15(2):30-32.  2007
  24. Baker, D.  “Using bands and chains to increase explosive strength and power – Ask Dr. Dan.” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 15(3):25-30.  2007
  25. Baker, D.  “Large group aerobic conditioning – Ask Dr. Dan.” Strength and Conditioning Coach. 15(4):21-25.  2007

International Publications

  1. 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)
  2. Baker, D. Modified Romanian style deadlift with additional chain resistance. J. Aust. Strength Cond. 24(4):44-45. 2016.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Baker, D.  Non-running, high-intensity energy-system conditioning cross-training workouts for injured athletes. J. Aust. Strength Cond. 21(4)5-13. 2013.
  7. 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 .
  8. Baker, D.  Cross-training workout: using high-intensity energy system conditioning for injured athletes.  Professional Strength & Conditioning.  27 (Winter): 4-8. 2012.
  9. 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.
  10. Baker, D.  Recent trends in high-intensity aerobic training for field sports.  Professional Strength & Conditioning.  22 (Summer): 3-8. 2011.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. Baker, D.  Cycle-length variants in periodized strength/power training.  Strength and Conditioning Journal, 29(4)10-17. 2007.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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.  
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. Baker, D.Applying the in-season periodisation of strength and power training to football.NSCA Journal. 20(2):18-24. 1998.
  40. 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.
  41. Wilson, G and D. Baker. Response to Letter to Editor.J. Strength Cond. Res.9(4):276.1995.
  42. Wilson, G and D. Baker. Response to Letter to Editor.J. Strength Cond. Res.9(2):126-127.1995.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.