Strength and conditioning journal
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins · US · ISSN 15241602
SJR Q1
What the numbers say
Fewer papers are appearing and their citation footprint has softened.
Both output and citation impact declined. If you aim for visibility, weigh this trend when choosing a venue. Field-weighted citation impact moved from 1.62 to 0.94. Plan for lower citation reach than the field average when citing this outlet. The share of top-10% cited papers moved from 13.8% to 9.6%. Expect a smaller chance your article becomes among the journal's most cited items. Sports injuries and prevention rose from 10.8% to 15.3% of what the journal runs. Submit injury‑prevention work now if you want better topical fit with recent content.
Citation metrics
SJR quartile
Q1
SJR score
1.16
Citations / doc (2y)
3.38
h-index
78
Based on the Scopus and OpenAlex citation graphs. We do not provide Clarivate’s JCR Impact Factor.
Output and citation impact
Whether citation performance keeps up as output grows.
PapersField-weighted impact
2018
94
1.62
2019
106
1.15
2020
129
1.41
2021
104
1.32
2022
65
1.51
2023
66
2.17
2024
51
1.07
2025
73
0.94
Topic shift
Share in the last 24 months (2024-09 – 2026-08) versus the previous 24 (2022-09 – 2024-08).
Rising
- Sports injuries and prevention10.8%→15.3%+4.5%pPrevNow
- Exercise and Physiological Responses0.9%→4.1%+3.2%pPrevNow
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention0.9%→3.1%+2.2%pPrevNow
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies0.0%→2.0%+2.0%pPrevNow
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders0.0%→2.0%+2.0%pPrevNow
Falling
- Sports Performance and Training51.3%→42.9%−8.5%pPrevNow
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment4.5%→0.0%−4.5%pPrevNow
- Occupational Health and Performance7.2%→4.1%−3.1%pPrevNow
Terms appearing more often
Wording in recent paper titles that stands out against the journal's own baseline.
bodybuildingflywheelhamstringsprintsoccerathleticwheelchaircoachphysique
Author countries
Last 24 months (2024-09 – 2026-08) against the previous 24 (2022-09 – 2024-08).
- US37.6%→43.0%+5.4%pPrevNow
- GB16.5%→21.2%+4.7%pPrevNow
- AU17.6%→8.5%−9.2%pPrevNow
- NZ4.7%→6.7%+2.0%pPrevNow
- ES4.1%→6.1%+1.9%pPrevNow
- RS8.8%→6.1%−2.8%pPrevNow
Top 5 institutions
Top 5 institutions publishing in this journal, 2018 – 2026.
Recently published
20The 20 most recent papers — not the full list.
1
Article2026
Interval Training: An Old Methodology With Current Popularity—New Advances and Practical ApplicationsStefano Benítez‐Flores, Katie M. Heinrich, Emmanuel Gomes Ciolac
Complementary and alternative medicineMedicine
2
Article2026
The Flywheel Hip Extension: From Hamstring Rehabilitation to PerformancePaolo Perna*, Kevin de Keijzer, Sebastiano Nutarelli, Marco Beato
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
3
Article2026
Power Profiling in Flywheel Resistance Training: An Integrative Review of Load-Power and Force-Velocity-Power ApproachesMargaret M. Michalak*, Chloe M. Ryan, Alex Ehlert, John Cronin
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
4
Article2026
Velocity Training Without Technology: Challenges and UnderstandingWilliam J. Kraemer*, Mike Nitka
Statistical and Nonlinear PhysicsPhysics and Astronomy
5
Article2026
Tipping the Scales of Body Recomposition With an Energy Surplus, High Protein Intake, and Resistance Training: A Narrative ReviewRyan R. Reilly*
Cell BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
6
Article2026
The Role of Strength and Conditioning in Supporting Athletic Performance, Mitigating Injury Risk, and Enhancing Health: A Narrative OpinionChris Bishop*, Shyam Chavda, Anthony Turner
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
7
Article2026
Understanding and Prescribing Plyometrics for Endurance Runners: A ReviewKy Wynne*
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
8
Article2026
Practices in Assessing Fatigue and Performance Over Matches in Combat Sports: A Brief ReviewRafael Lima Kons*, Marina Saldanha da Silva Athayde, Joshua Edward Till, Ross Cloak, Daniele Detanico
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
9
Article2026
Training Agility Over 60–180° Turns: Underpinning Mechanics and the Synergy of Base of Support, Center of Mass, and Direction of ForceAnthony N. Turner*
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
10
Article2026
Flywheel Resistance Training for Change of Direction Performance: A Systematic ReviewMargaret M. Michalak*, Chloe M. Ryan, Alex Ehlert, John Cronin
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
11
Article2026
Strength and Conditioning for Wheelchair Basketball: A Narrative ReviewYang Yang*, Quincy R. Johnson, Dimitrije Cabarkapa, Andrew C. Fry
Pathology and Forensic MedicineMedicine
12
Article2026
Year-Round Training Model for Highly Specialized Volleyball Athletes who Participate in High School and Club VolleyballKevin M. Biese*, Delaney O'Leary, Olivia Breunig, Abby Fregien, Jennifer A. Bunn
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
13
Article2026
Rethinking Injury Prevention Program Design: Should Interventions Be One-Size-Fits-All, Individualized, or Somewhere in Between? A Narrative ReviewTravis Pollen*, Max Kunz
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
14
Article2026
Growing a Grassroots Youth Athletic Development Program: Examples From the FieldAndrew W. Pichardo*, Lesley M. Sommerfield
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
15
Article2026
Long-term Athletic Development and Wellness Influence Tactical Athlete ReadinessJulia Olsen, Rick Howard*, Rachel Cassalia, Patrick McHenry, Victor Kizer
Occupational TherapyHealth Professions
16
Article2026
Muscular Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription: Tools for Implementing Repetition Maximum and Load-Velocity Profile Testing ProtocolsTommaso Grossi, Lorenzo Micheli, Matteo Magnoni, Francesco Lucertini, Carlo Ferri Marini
OAOrthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
17
Article2026
One Repetition Is More Complex Than You May Think—Deconstructing the One Rep ModelAndrew C. Fry*, Dimitrije Cabarkapa, M. Hermes, Drake A. Eserhaut
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
18
Article2026
Long-Term Athletic Development Special IssueRhodri S. Lloyd, Rick Howard
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationHealth Professions
19
Article2026
From Gym to Ice: A Review Exploring the Relationship Between Off-Ice Lower Body Neuromuscular Qualities and Linear Skating Performance in Ice Hockey PlayersShaun Jenkins*, James Forster, Chloe Ryan, Jennifer McNulty, Dominik Jablonka, Aaron Uthoff
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
20
Article2026
Tennis Serve Biomechanics and Implications for Physical ConditioningCaroline Martin*, Pierre Touzard, Loïc Fourel, Jaime Fernández-Fernández
Biomedical EngineeringEngineering
Most cited
20Top 20 most cited, 2018 – 2026.
1
ArticleCitations 4342020
Velocity-Based Training: From Theory to ApplicationJonathon Weakley*, Bryan Mann, Harry G. Banyard, Shaun J. McLaren, Tannath J. Scott, Amador García‐Ramos
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
2
ArticleCitations 4042018
Understanding the Key Phases of the Countermovement Jump Force-Time CurveJohn J. McMahon*, Timothy J. Suchomel, Jason P. Lake, Paul Comfort
OAOrthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
3
ArticleCitations 2892018
Standardization and Methodological Considerations for the Isometric Midthigh PullPaul Comfort*, Thomas Dos’Santos, George K. Beckham, Michael H. Stone, Stuart N. Guppy, G. Gregory Haff
OAOrthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
4
ArticleCitations 2432018
Interlimb Asymmetries: Understanding How to Calculate Differences From Bilateral and Unilateral TestsChris Bishop*, Paul Read, Jason P. Lake, Shyam Chavda, Anthony N. Turner
Biomedical EngineeringEngineering
5
ReviewCitations 1602020
Physical and Energetic Demand of Soccer: A Brief ReviewFilippo Dolci*, Nicolas H. Hart, Andrew E. Kilding, Paola Chivers, Ben Piggott, Tania Spiteri
OAOrthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
6
ArticleCitations 1522023
Selecting Metrics That Matter: Comparing the Use of the Countermovement Jump for Performance Profiling, Neuromuscular Fatigue Monitoring, and Injury Rehabilitation TestingChris Bishop*, Matthew J. Jordan, Lorena Torres-Ronda, Irineu Loturco, John R. Harry, Adam Virgile, Peter Mundy, Anthony N. Turner, Paul Comfort
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
7
ArticleCitations 1412021
A Framework to Guide Practitioners for Selecting Metrics During the Countermovement and Drop Jump TestsChris Bishop*, Anthony N. Turner, Matthew J. Jordan, John R. Harry, Irineu Loturco, Jason P. Lake, Paul Comfort
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
8
ArticleCitations 1092020
Challenges to Athletes During the Home Confinement Caused by the COVID-19 PandemicLeonardo Vidal Andreato*, Danilo Reis Coimbra, Alexandro Andrade
OACardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineMedicine
9
ArticleCitations 932021
Classification and Determination Model of Resistance Training StatusEvaldo Rui Tavares Santos, Belmiro Freitas de Salles, Ingrid Dias, Alex S. Ribeiro*, Roberto Simão, Jeffrey M. Willardson
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
10
ArticleCitations 902023
Testing and Profiling Athletes: Recommendations for Test Selection, Implementation, and Maximizing InformationJonathon Weakley*, Georgia M. Black, Shaun J. McLaren, Sean Scantlebury, Timothy J. Suchomel, Eric McMahon, David Watts, Dale B. Read
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
11
ArticleCitations 902018
Relationship Between the Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale and the Load Intensity of Resistance TrainingShinichiro Morishita*, Atsuhiro Tsubaki, Tomoya Takabayashi, Jack B. Fu
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
12
ArticleCitations 782020
Developing Powerful Athletes, Part 1: Mechanical UnderpinningsAnthony N. Turner*, Paul Comfort, John J. McMahon, Chris Bishop, Shyam Chavda, Paul Read, Peter Mundy, Jason P. Lake
OAOrthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
13
ArticleCitations 762020
Sensitive Periods to Train General Motor Abilities in Children and Adolescents: Do They Exist? A Critical AppraisalBas Van Hooren*, Mark De Ste Croix
OADevelopmental and Educational PsychologyPsychology
14
ReviewCitations 752020
Physical Characteristics and the Talent Identification and Development Processes in Male Youth Soccer: A Narrative ReviewAdam L. Kelly, Craig A. Williams*
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
15
ArticleCitations 732019
Transfer of Training: How Specific Should We Be?Simon Brearley*, Chris Bishop
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
16
ArticleCitations 722018
Role of the Penultimate Foot Contact During Change of Direction: Implications on Performance and Risk of InjuryThomas Dos’Santos*, Christopher Thomas*, Paul Comfort, Paul A. Jones
OASurgeryMedicine
17
ArticleCitations 702019
Improving Mechanical Effectiveness During Sprint Acceleration: Practical Recommendations and GuidelinesDylan Hicks*, Jake George Schuster, Pierre Samozino, Jean-Benoı̂t Morin
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
18
ArticleCitations 702019
The Benefits and Limitations of Predicting One Repetition Maximum Using the Load-Velocity RelationshipAlistair McBurnie*, Kieran P. Allen, Maybanks Garry, McDwyer Martin, Dos'Santos Thomas, Paul A. Jones, Paul Comfort, John J. McMahon
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
19
ArticleCitations 702018
The Current Use of GPS, Its Potential, and Limitations in SoccerLiam Hennessy*, Ian Jeffreys
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMedicine
20
ReviewCitations 692019
Biomechanical Comparison of Cutting Techniques: A Review and Practical ApplicationsThomas Dos’Santos*, Alistair McBurnie, Christopher Thomas*, Paul Comfort, Paul A. Jones
SurgeryMedicine
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