Strength and Conditioning Journal

Aims & Scope

Strength and Conditioning Journal is the professional journal for strength coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other health professionals working in the strength and conditioning field.

The journal’s mission is to publish articles that report both the practical applications of research findings and the knowledge gained by experienced professionals.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.075

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	63

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4280

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	646

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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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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.

• The Youth Physical Development Model

  Citation: 471

  Authors: Rhodri S., Jon L.

• Understanding the Key Phases of the Countermovement Jump Force-Time Curve

  Citation: 289

  Authors: John J., Timothy J., Jason P., Paul

• The Use of Contact Time and the Reactive Strength Index to Optimize Fast Stretch-Shortening Cycle Training

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Eamonn P, Thomas M

• Velocity-Based Training: From Theory to Application

  Citation: 278

  Authors: Jonathon, Bryan, Harry, Shaun, Tannath, Amador

• Training Principles for Power

  Citation: 270

  Authors: G. Gregory, Sophia

• Bio-banding in Sport: Applications to Competition, Talent Identification, and Strength and Conditioning of Youth Athletes

  Citation: 266

  Authors: Sean P., Rhodri S., Jon L., Joey C., Robert M.

• Core Training: Evidence Translating to Better Performance and Injury Prevention

  Citation: 203

  Authors: Stuart

• Change of Direction and Agility Tests: Challenging Our Current Measures of Performance

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Sophia, Samuel J., Neil E., Robert G.

• Standardization and Methodological Considerations for the Isometric Midthigh Pull

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Paul, Thomas, George K., Michael H., Stuart N., G. Gregory

• Interlimb Asymmetries: Understanding How to Calculate Differences From Bilateral and Unilateral Tests

  Citation: 181

  Authors: Chris, Paul, Jason, Shyam, Anthony

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