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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…
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…
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…
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…
‘Science’ and the Barbell Hip Thrust
As evidenced in the recent debate over the efficacy of the barbell hip thrust, science depends on people and their…
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…
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…
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…