This is the second volume of the valuable Research Topic, "Strength Training and Performance Optimization: The Triad of Physical, Psychological, and Physiological Excellence." You can explore the previous volume here.

Strength training and performance optimization are critical components in the realm of sports science, with a growing consensus on their importance for achieving athletic success. Despite the established benefits of strength/resistance training, there remain significant gaps in our understanding of the optimal design and implementation of these programs.

Current research highlights the multifaceted nature of performance optimization, which encompasses physiological, biomechanical, and psychological factors. Recent studies have demonstrated that variables such as power, velocity, and the rate of force development are crucial for athletic performance and can be effectively enhanced through well-designed strength training programs.

However, the precise mechanisms and best practices for program design, monitoring, and individualization remain areas ripe for further investigation. Emerging technologies offer new opportunities for real-time tracking and personalized training, yet their full potential and implications are not fully understood.

This research topic aims to deepen our understanding of the various dimensions of strength/resistance training and its impact on performance optimization. Specifically, it seeks to explore the acute and chronic effects of different training programs, the relationships between strength-related and performance-related variables, and the influence of innovative monitoring and training methods. By addressing these questions, the research aims to provide evidence-based guidelines for the effective prescription of strength/resistance training to enhance athletic performance.

To gather further insights into the boundaries of strength training and performance optimization, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Acute and chronic effects of specific strength/resistance training programs
• relationships between strength-related variables and performance-related variables;
• causal relationships between strength adaptations and physiological and/or psychological variables;
• analysis of new equipment and methods for strength/resistance training programming and monitoring;
• insights on strength/resistance training programs and related variables contributing to performance optimization.

Manuscripts should incorporate analyses of physiological, mechanical, physical, and/or cognitive variables, focusing on both individual actions and team sports. Practical applications based on findings and supported by the latest literature are highly encouraged.

Information for authors: Please be aware that this research topic is cross-listed with multiple journals and sections. When submitting your manuscripts, please ensure that they fall within the scope of the journal and sections to which you are submitting.

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Strength Training and Performance Optimization: The Triad of Physical, Psychological, and Physiological Excellence - Volume II