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Stationary Rower MAS Workouts to Pass the 5k Rower Aerobic Test in the ACFT
Coach Ben Charles provides four rower workout options, ranging from aerobic to anaerobic, using max aerobic speed training (MAS). These can help soldiers on a…
The Death of Volume
Because many of us have been taught for so long that a harder workout results in a better outcome, rest days are often the last…
Handheld Dynamometers: Determine Your Process Before Your Purchase
Handheld dynamometers are useful in rehab and becoming increasingly popular with performance coaches. If you’re in the market for an HHD, Vien Vu explains the…
Understanding How Simple Biomechanics Points Toward Eccentric Training
If speed is king in all movements, don’t overlook developing the speed it takes to stop. Coach Joey Guarascio explains how performance increases through an…
Six Effective Tests to Identify Track and Field Jumpers
Although most athletes who join track and field do so because they view themselves as runners, many have the potential to become good jumpers. How…
Why Most People Are Wrong About Injuries and Pain
Although we grow up believing that injuries and pain are closely linked, this is not always the case. Various studies…
Popular Articles
Understanding and Applying Relative Strength Standards
What does it mean to be strong, and what does it mean to be “strong enough”? Coach Pat Basil helps…
Where Is Max Power in Sprinting?
You might think you’re training max power by having your athletes do resisted sprints, but are you really? Coach Matt…
Anti-Glycolytic Training for Power-Speed Athletes
Are chronically high-intensity efforts the way to train the power-speed athlete? Coach Austin McClinton doesn’t believe so; instead, he embraces…
Do You Want to Coach FAST Athletes, or Do You Want to Coach FASTER Athletes?
Do you strive to get your athlete fast or do you want to coach faster athletes? Coach Dominic Zanot explains…
Rehabbing Hamstring Injuries: Nordics or Sprints?
Hamstring injuries are among the most prevalent in field sports. Coach and physical therapist Jamie Davis discusses the benefits of…
How to Run APRE with Large Groups to Increase Hypertrophy and Strength
Coach Ben Charles likes the flexibility that APRE offers to enable athletes to constantly push themselves with either more weight…