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Mi Historia de Amor con la Sentadilla Búlgara
Cuanto más fuertes se vuelven los atletas en la Sentadilla Búlgara, más rápido corren y más alto saltan. He tenido atletas que podían levantar una…
Meine Liebesaffäre mit dem Bulgarischen Split Squat
The stronger athletes get at the Bulgarian Split Squat, the faster they run and the higher they jump. I have had athletes who could squat…
My Love Affair with the Bulgarian Split Squat
The stronger athletes get at the Bulgarian Split Squat, the faster they run and the higher they jump. I have had athletes who could squat…
To Drill or Not to Drill
Coaches often take sides in the polarized debate over isolating specific skills in drill-based training sessions or relying exclusively on game-based training. The military is…
Breathe New Life into Your Performance!
Adding proper breathing drills can be a tough sell to athletes who already have many demands on their training time. But even a few minutes…
The Reverse Lunge: Building a Foundation for Athletes
Training the lower half of the body usually focuses on the big movements like squats and deadlifts, but each leg…
Sports Medicine: Requirements for Working in High-Performance Sport
To prepare yourself to work in high-performance sports medicine, develop a philosophy based on genuine knowledge and awareness, choose a…
Acceleration and Power: Breaking Down the Start
Technique is vital to an effective start in sprinting. Coach Korfist reviews multiple videos from multiple views and breaks down…
How to Set Up and Implement the Maintenance Cycle in Dr. Bondarchuk’s System
Dr. Bondarchuk’s System relies on three training cycles for athletes: The Developmental, Cleanse/Rest, and Maintenance cycles. This article focuses on…
The Power of Apparel in Sport
While much thought is given to the function of sports apparel, more attention should be paid to its form, and…
Rugby: A Guide to Developing a High-Performance System
In rugby, set plays happen at high speed, and defensive players must decide how to best tackle the oncoming attackers.…
How to Set Hurdle Spacing and Height for Progression to 3-Step
While speed in sprint hurdles is essential, hurdlers first need to learn the proper techniques for moving over the hurdles,…