Dr. Zachary M. Gillen

Complete Vitae

Department of Kinesiology
McCarthy s/b 236

Education

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Ph.D., 2020, Exercise Physiology & Nutrition)
• Midwestern State University (M.S., 2015, Exercise Physiology)
• Midwestern State University (B.S., 2013, Exercise Physiology)

Areas of Research

• Strength & Conditioning
• Muscle Form & Function
• Muscle Physiology
• Pediatric Exercise Science
• Exercise Metabolism

Recent Publications

• Gillen ZM, Shoemaker ME, Cramer JT. Electromyographic and mechanomyographic responses during isokinetic leg extensions in children versus adolescents. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, In-Press, August 2022.
• Bello ML, Anglin DA, Gillen ZM, Smith JW. Comparison of wearable technology at quantifying power and muscle load of endurance runners against varying wind resistance. International Journal of Kinesiology & Sports Science, 10(2): 11-15, 2022. https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.10n.2p.11
• Gillen ZM, Shoemaker ME, McKay BD, Bohannon NA, Gibson SM, Cramer JT. Influences of the stretch-shortening cycle and arm swing on vertical jump performance in children and adolescents. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(5): 1245-1256, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003647
• Shoemaker ME, Pereira SL, Mustad VA, Gillen ZM, McKay BD, Lopez-Pedrosa JM, Rueda R, Cramer JT. Differences in muscle energy metabolism and metabolic flexibility between sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic older adults. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia, and Muscle, 13: 1224-1237, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12932
• Gillen ZM, McHugh MP, Shoemaker ME, Cramer JT. Comparisons of countermovement jump force profiles in youth athletes. Translational Sports Medicine, 4(5): 646-656, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.257
• Gillen ZM, Housh TJ, Schmidt RJ, Herda TJ, De Ayala RJ, Shoemaker ME, Cramer JT. Comparisons of muscle strength, size, and activation in pre- and post-pubescent males and females. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 121(9): 2487-2497, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-021-04717-1 
  • Shoemaker ME, Gillen ZM, Cramer JT. Impacts of meat intake on growth, body composition, and performance in children and adolescents: A systematic review. Nutrition & Dietetics, April 2021.
• Gillen ZM, Mustad VA, Shoemaker ME, McKay BD, Leutzinger TJ, Lopez-Pedrosa JM, Rueda R, Cramer JT. Impact of slow versus rapid digesting carbohydrates on substrate oxidation in pre-pubertal children: A randomized crossover trial. Clinical Nutrition, 40(6): 3718-3728, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2021.05.004
• Gillen ZM, Shoemaker ME, Bohannon NA, Gibson SM, Cramer JT. Effects of eccentric preloading on concentric vertical jump performance in young female athletes. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, 3(2021): 98-106, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-020-00098-7
• Gillen ZM, Shoemaker ME, Bohannon NA, Gibson SM, Cramer JT. Comparing the torque- and power-velocity relationships between children and adolescents during isokinetic leg extension muscle actions. Human Movement Science, 74, 2020: 102678. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2020.102678
• Bohannon NA, Gillen ZM, Shoemaker ME, Gibson SM, Cramer JT. Test-retest reliability of static and counter-movement power push-ups tests in 6-16-year-old male athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(9): 2456-2464, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003684
• Gillen ZM, Shoemaker ME, McKay BD, Bohannon NA, Gibson SM, Cramer JT. Leg extension strength, explosive strength, muscle activation, and growth as predictors of vertical jump height and peak power in youth athletes. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, 2(4): 336-348, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-020-00067-0
• Gillen ZM, Shoemaker ME, McKay BD, Bohannon NA, Gibson SM, Cramer JT. Peak torque explains more unique variability in growth measurements than rate of torque development in youth athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(9): 2507-2514, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003728 
  • McKay BD, Miramonti AA, Gillen ZM, Leutzinger TJ, Mendez AI, Jenkins NDM, Cramer JT. Normative reference values for high school-aged American football players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research,34(10): 2849-2856, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002532
  • McKay BD, Miramonti AA, Gillen ZM, Leutzinger TJ, Mendez AI, Jenkins NDM, Cramer JT. Normative reference values for high school-aged American football players: Pro-agility drill and 40-yard dash split times. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(4): 1184-1187, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002930

Professional Affiliations

• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• United States of America Weightlifting (USAW)