About the Journal

The mission of Research in Strength and Performance (RSP) is to provide unrestricted access to high-quality research that advances strength and conditioning, sports science, and human performance. RSP emphasizes innovative technologies, wearable monitoring, and advanced data analytics to translate scientific discovery into practical applications that enhance athletic performance, tactical readiness, physical capability, and functional outcomes across diverse populations. Published by Pinnacle Science, RSP is part of a growing platform that generated over 132,000 abstract views and more than 67,000 downloads in 2025 alone.

Open Access Statement

Research in Strength and Performance is an open access, peer-reviewed journal whereby all manuscripts are required to undergo the peer review process. Open access content published in the journal is freely available to authors, readers, and institutions. Any user is allowed to read, copy, download, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.

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Aims and Scope

Research in Strength and Performance aims to enhance basic and applied research in multiple areas of strength and conditioning and sports performance. To enhance both the quality and impact of research, authors should submit manuscripts with methodologies, concise results and direct application. The journal intends to provide researchers, practitioners, and students an advanced platform for both novel and cutting-edge practices within the aims and scope of the journal.

The journal aims to publish research in all fields of strength and performance:

  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Strength Training
  • Physiological Performance
  • Athlete Monitoring
  • Workload Management
  • Data Analytical Strategies for Wearable Technology
  • Muscle Physiology
  • Injury Prevention
  • Movement Science
  • Body Composition
  • Performance
  • Athlete Physical Activity
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Technology
  • Sports Psychology
  • Sports Counseling
  • Meta-Analysis in Sport Performance
  • Brief Reviews in Performance