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Acceleration Development and Resisted Sprint Training for the Long Jump

Recognizing speed as an essential component of the long jump, Coach Bob Thurnhoffer of Loyola University Chicago looks at methods to develop speed and power…

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How Do We Adjust ’Em? (Regressions Based on Acute Restrictions)

Can you adjust your program on the fly when an athlete reports to the weight room with some type of restriction? Coach Pete Arroyo presents…

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High-Performance Fueling for Teen Athletes: A Look at Protein & Carbs

If you’re a high school coach, you likely know that adolescent athletes have greater protein (and carbohydrate) needs than their less-active peers. But what does…

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9 Things I’ve Learned from Speed Training in Adulthood

Coach Tyler Germain never thought he’d go back to sprinting in his 30s, but he has, and he loves it. Not only does he recommend…

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High-Performance Library: The Next Big Thing

As Coach Craig Pickering points out, an athlete’s journey from talented youth to successful senior is not assured and is often full of both temporary…

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A Question of Balance: What Elite Throwers Know About Developing Rotational Power

Kim Goss’s role as a weightlifting coach has brought him into contact with several elite throwers. In this article, he…

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A Strongman’s Tips for Training Distance Runners in the Weight Room

Coach Carmen Pata’s distance runners are shaving seconds off their PRs by building their strength and power with specific exercises…

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Teaching Technique and Concept – The Smart Way to Train Speed

In order to train speed beyond “running fast to get fast” and to develop a comprehensive speed program, Coach Mark…

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4 Central Takeaways from 4 Days at the ALTIS Apprentice Coach Program

Coach Jordan Cassidy recently completed the four-day Apprentice Coach Program at ALTIS. Here are his four key takeaways on acceleration,…

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Gain Strength, Speed, and Size with Manually Overloaded Eccentric Training

Eccentric lifts can improve force production, hypertrophy, and speed-power when done correctly. Pete Burridge explains how coaches can add eccentrics…

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Team and Group Training with B Strong Blood Flow Restriction

Athletes can achieve adaptations without high-intensity resistance when they train with blood flow restriction. Coaches John Murray and Eric Bringas…

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Case Study: A Systematic Approach to Patellar Tendinopathy Rehabilitation

[mashshare] Injuries are inevitable in sport. Athletes may lose weeks, months, or even years of playing based on the severity…

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