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Revolutionizing the Jump Squat
Former NFL linebacker Brady Poppinga discusses how he overcame the limits of the traditional jump squat for performance training and turned it into an optimal…
How Basketball Players Can (Safely) Add Inches to Their Vertical Jump
After an athlete has trained their specific jumping abilities and reached their ceiling, there are very limited gains to be had by purely focusing on…
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…
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…
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…
Key Concepts in Preparing for Agility and Change of Direction
Distinguishing between agility and change of direction (COD) is key to laying their foundation. This article looks at these two…
4 Speed Training Lessons with High School Athletes
In Superman’s “Bizzaro World,” everything is the opposite of what it should be. Chris Korfist examines what he calls the…
Maximizing Athleticism and Sport Skill Performance in Training
Do you ask the right questions when you look at performance? In this second piece of an ongoing case study…
Nailing the Coffin Shut on Instability Training Ideas
If you work with collegiate, professional, or elite athletes, you may already use some form of instability training with them.…
Why Close Grip Barbell Snatches Are Just Hype
We’d assumed snatching with narrow grip would fade away. Instead, the trend is growing and needs to be squashed. The…
A Historical Progression of Sprinting Top Speed World Bests
This is the first time an historical progression of the highest speed ever recorded is published. Using bibliographical sources, including…
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…