Suggestions for research in sports science
Hi Mr Rippetoe,
I just finished my PhD in Zoology (more specifically motor control in insects) and I am looking to transition into a post-doc in sports science. I am interested in biomechanics and strength training. My question are:
i) Are there any labs you would recommend?
ii) As I am writing speculative applications to various labs, I wanted to ask you, since you are in the forefront of strength training, what research would actually have an impact on strength training? Though I plan to read the blue book in more detail, my understanding is that the biomechanics of the main lifts are well sorted out. What is then left to study that would actually be meaningful in terms of biomechanics applied to strength training? I was thinking of using anthropometry to predict which variation of each lift, eg high vs low bar squat, would best suit an individual. I understand that the majority of lifters can lift more low bar but it would nice to actually have a model that predicts the cut-off for the outliers based on anthropometry.
Thanks in advance,
Dr Clueless