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Earning the Back Squat

The back squat can often stymie athletes and coaches coming to it late in the game, especially if steps were skipped during development phases for…

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How to Rewire an Athlete’s Nervous System

Coach Matt Cooper explains how the NeuFit Neubie electrical muscle stimulation device differs from other EMS products on the market. Its use of direct current…

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Racers vs. Trainers: Does Maximal Speed Work Always Maximize Results?

Sprinting at actual (not perceived) maximal velocity is not necessary to get faster, and doing it regularly in training may be counterproductive. Train the underpinning…

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The Accurate Identification of Problems

To develop a solution, we obviously first need to identify the problem. But how do we do that accurately? Stu McMillan of ALTIS explores the…

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Golf Sport Science – The Evolution of Speed and Power

Chris Finn discusses the shift in golf from “good ol’ boy” science to an acceptance and understanding of the value of both data and performance…

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The Art of “Plan B” Training

Plan B training helps coaches adapt to unexpected events like thunderstorms and athlete injuries. In this article, Coach Jon Hughes…

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How to Improve Front-Side Mechanics and Force Production with the Wicket Drill

The wicket drill improves front-side mechanics, stride frequency, and force production and should be a key part of your sprint…

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5 Ways to Elevate Your Agility Training and Boost Athletic Skills

Athletes can elevate their ability to extract and interpret sport-specific information for faster and more accurate motor responses with appropriate…

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How to Put Your Performance into Full Nitro

In recent years, nitrates have come to prominence in the sports nutrition world because of their popularity with elite endurance…

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Boosting the Athletic Brain – From Nerve Cells to the Grey Matter

Sports nutrition has a clear problem—we need to do more than just ensure athletes get calories. We’re missing out on…

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Moving the Needle: Keys to Personal and Professional Growth in Strength and Conditioning

Ensuring the longevity of the strength and conditioning field, and its evolution into an industry that is better for future…

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Off-Season Power Development Using Heavy Split Squats

The hand supported rear foot elevated split squat has become a staple for us. It has exceeded all expectations and…

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