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Daily Vertical Jumps: What Percentage of an Athlete’s Best?
The vertical jump is simple to test and track consistently. But can it help us determine athlete readiness? Using the 95% sprint threshold for comparison,…
Implementing Carries with Tactical Athletes
Loaded carries are useful and straightforward exercises that can have a huge impact on strength in the long run. Brandon Holder, the Strength and Conditioning…
Positions, Progressions & Patience: A Better Approach to Push-Ups for Female Athletes
Coach Rachel Hayes discusses why for females, push-ups are more of a reflection of strength than a foundational strength builder. Therefore, coaches should be progressing…
Blood Flow Restriction Training in the Lower Extremity Rehab of Athletes
Backed up by extensive research, Jim Wittstrom explores the use of blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy to rehab lower-extremity injuries in athletes and get them…
A Brief History of VBT: Iron Game Pioneers Who Revolutionized Athletic Training
While many others have contributed to modern strength training methods, Coach Kim Goss believes these 12 specific individuals should be recognized for helping to “change…
Acceleration, Coordination, Variation: Three Ingredients for Sprinting Success
Multi-sport athletes often excel as sprinters because of their experience with acceleration, coordination, and variation. In order to help your…
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Key Considerations for Sprint Training with Tactical Athletes
Tactical athletes typically have experience running long, slow distances, often under load, but sprinting is a different story. Coach Danny…
The Myth of Speed Training and the Young Athlete
While kids under the age of 12 should sprint, Coach Jeremy Frisch explains why they don’t need a speed training…
Breathing Techniques to Improve Recovery
While tools and techniques for athlete recovery come and go, one technique is easy to implement, proven, and free—breath control.…
High Performance Library: Developing Sport Expertise
Expertise is a difficult achievement for athletes and coaches to pursue, let alone achieve. Coach Craig Pickering summarizes the useful…
What I’ve Added and Dropped with Collecting Measurement Data
Coach Joey Bergles added measurable drills to his training programs to get more data that drives athlete intent. Then, he…
Examining Unilateral and Bilateral Strength Training Exercises
Mike Croskery joins the unilateral versus bilateral strength training discussion with this examination of how these exercises train (or don’t…