Journal profile

Journal of strength and conditioning research

Publisher: Human Kinetics Pub
ISSN1064-8011 | 1533-4287 FormatPrint StatusCurrently indexed

Journal Citation Impact

Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.

Impact Factor
3.81
Citation rate 3.35 2,025 total citations
h5-index 49 h5 depth signal
Cited share 78.8% 512 of 650
Total citations 2,025 Citation footprint
Metric signal 3.18 External metric anchor
Self-citation 7.9% 159 self-citations

Citations Trend

Monthly Publications Cadence

Citing Geographic Demographics

United States 1,693
United Kingdom 696
Australia 613
Brazil 507
Spain 475

Citing Fields of Research

Sports Science 4,415
Musculoskeletal Disorders 363
Nutrition & Dietetics 245
Postural Control 192
Autonomic Function 125

Publishing Activity & Reach

Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.

All-time article footprint 11,647 Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set 650 512 cited publications
Last 12 months 400 33.3 publications/month
Open access share 6.8% 27 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country United States 1,693 citing publications
Leading citing field Sports Science 4,415 citing publications
Latest tracked publication 23 October 2026 10 recent records available

Coverage & Indexing History

MEDLINE
v15n1, Feb. 2001-
PubMed
v15n1, Feb. 2001-
Index medicus
Active Coverage

Research Focus & Classification

Indexed Subjects

Sports Science

Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies

Contributor
National Strength & Conditioning Association (U.S.)

Broad Categories

Physiology Sports Science

MeSH Descriptors

Exercise Physical Education and Training Physical Fitness Sports

Latest Publications

Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.

02
Junyan Liu, Jiaqi Guo, My T. Than et al.
Liu, J, Guo, J, Than, MT, Bleakney, AW, Elliott, JR, and Jan, Y-K. Training-induced adaptations in skeletal muscle oxygenation in athletes and healthy individuals: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. J Strength Cond Res XX(X):...
03
Diana E. Kolb, Nicole L. Cipriano, Ross A. Moody et al.
Kolb, DE, Cipriano, NL, Moody, RA, Stephens, JA, Caldwell, LK, Lindley, MR, Ware, ME, and Deemer, SE. Bone mineral density in physique-focused and non-physique-focused female collegiate athletes: Associations with relative energy deficie...
04
Guillaume Lafrance, Gregory Dupont, Said Ahmaidi et al.
Lafrance, G, Dupont, G, Ahmaidi, S, and Abaïdia, A. Impact of weekly workload distribution on performance in male soccer players across competitive levels—Scientific hypothesis or empirical evidence: A systematic review. J Strength Cond ...
06
Ryosuke Kaji, Kosuke Takeuchi, Satoshi Okubo et al.
Kaji, R, Takeuchi, K, Okubo, S, and Yoshida, N. Efficacy of a meta-analysis–recommended immersion protocol vs. field-practical cold-water immersion protocol for performance recovery: A randomized crossover trial. J Strength Cond Res XX(X...
10
Christian Houmann Amdi, Patroklos Androulakis Korakakis, Michael C. Zourdos et al.
Amdi, CH, Korakakis, PA, Zourdos, MC, Helms, ER, Spence, A-J, and Robinson, ZP. Reliability of maximal strength in powerlifters and performance differences required to improve competition placing. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2026...

Bibliographical & Catalog Notes

Title from cover.

Also issued online.

v.15, no. 1 (Feb. 2001)20011126 Notice published Printed on acid-free paper that meets the full ANSI standard for Permanent Paper