Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Aims & Scope

The editorial mission of The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (JSCR) is to advance the knowledge about strength and conditioning through research.

A unique aspect of this journal is that it includes recommendations for the practical use of research findings.

While the journal name identifies strength and conditioning as separate entities, strength is considered a part of conditioning.

This journal wishes to promote the publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts which add to our understanding of conditioning and sport through applied exercise science.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3
2024	2.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3616

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4461

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.188

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	174

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Resistance Training for Older Adults: Position Statement From the National Strength and Conditioning Association

  Citation: 872

  Authors: Maren S., Eduardo L., Sandor, Mikel, William J., Mark D., Eric D.

• Quantifying Test-Retest Reliability Using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient and the SEM

  Citation: 801

  Authors: Joseph P.

• The Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy and Their Application to Resistance Training

  Citation: 770

  Authors: Brad J

• Youth Resistance Training: Updated Position Statement Paper From the National Strength and Conditioning Association

  Citation: 658

  Authors: Avery D, William J, Cameron J R, Ian, Lyle J, Mike, Thomas W

• Strength and Hypertrophy Adaptations Between Low- vs. High-Load Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

  Citation: 578

  Authors: Brad J., Jozo, Dan, James W.

• Validity and Reliability of Optojump Photoelectric Cells for Estimating Vertical Jump Height

  Citation: 477

  Authors: Julia F, Sylvain, Silvio, Simone, Franco M, Nicola A

• Meta-Analysis of Postactivation Potentiation and Power

  Citation: 411

  Authors: Jacob M., Nevine M., Pedro J., Lee E., Jeremy P., Stephanie M.C., Edward, Ryan P., Carlos

• The Importance of A Priori Sample Size Estimation in Strength and Conditioning Research

  Citation: 404

  Authors: Travis W.

• Concurrent Training

  Citation: 383

  Authors: Jacob M., Pedro J., Matthew R., Stephanie M.C., Jeremy P., Jody C.

• The Validity and Reliability of Global Positioning Systems in Team Sport

  Citation: 375

  Authors: Macfarlane T.U., Tannath J., Vincent G.

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