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Block Periodization

Block Periodization is a structured training methodology within exercise science that organizes athletic preparation into distinct, sequential phases—each focused on a specific physiological adaptation—thereby differentiating itself from other periodization models through its concentrated, non-concurrent development of fitness qualities over defined time blocks.

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145

Authors

61

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2017–2026

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Block periodization versus traditional training theory: a review.

Vladimir Issurin · PubMed · 2008 · 196 citations

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Strength Gains: Block Versus Daily Undulating Periodization Weight Training Among Track and Field Athletes

Keith B. Painter, Mike Ramsey, Jeff McBride et al. · International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance · 2012 · 152 citations

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The training process: Planning for strength–power training in track and field. Part 1: Theoretical aspects

Brad H. DeWeese, Meg Stone · Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science · 2015 · 149 citations · Full text

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Block training periodization in alpine skiing: effects of 11-day HIT on VO2max and performance

Fabio Breil, S. Weber, Stefan Koller et al. · European Journal of Applied Physiology · 2010 · 123 citations · Full text

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Influence of Squatting Depth on Jumping Performance

Hagen Hartmann, Klaus Wirth, Markus J. Klusemann et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2012 · 115 citations

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Authors

145

  1. MH
    Michael H. Stone

    East Tennessee State University, United States

    7 publications · 400 citations

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  2. WG
    W. Guy Hornsby

    West Virginia University, United States

    6 publications · 219 citations

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  3. BR
    Bent R. Rønnestad

    University of Inland Norway, Norway

    6 publications · 318 citations

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  4. SE
    Stian Ellefsen

    University of Inland Norway, Norway

    4 publications · 229 citations

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  5. ØS
    Øyvind Sandbakk

    Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

    4 publications · 136 citations

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Institutions

61

  1. East Tennessee State University

    Johnson City, United States

    9 h-index

    34 publications

    1.9K citations

  2. West Virginia University

    Morgantown, United States

    6 h-index

    7 publications

    251 citations

  3. Norwegian University of Science and Technology

    Trondheim, Norway

    4 h-index

    9 publications

    243 citations

  4. Edith Cowan University

    Perth, Australia

    4 h-index

    10 publications

    496 citations

  5. University of Kansas

    Lawrence, United States

    3 h-index

    3 publications

    155 citations

  6. Nord University

    Bodø, Norway

    2 h-index

    3 publications

    70 citations

  7. Institute for Sports Medicine

    Frankfurt am Main, Germany

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    144 citations

  8. University of Central Florida

    Orlando, United States

    2 h-index

    7 publications

    433 citations

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Venues

  1. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

    JSCR · 8 publications · 533 citations

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  3. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

    IJSPP · 4 publications · 230 citations

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  5. Sports

    3 publications · 82 citations

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