Bill Hogue

Bill Hogue is an athletic performance coach and personal trainer at X3 Sports in Atlanta, training individuals and athletes of all skill levels. Before coming to X3, Bill spent two years at Lexington (Ala.) High School as a strength and conditioning coordinator, weightlifting coach and assistant varsity football coach, working with running backs and defensive ends. He earned his B.S. in Physical Education from the University of North Alabama and his M.A. in Exercise Science from Athens State University.

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The Best Exercises for Female Basketball Players

January 7, 2013 | Bill Hogue

The differences between male and female basketball strength training are minimal. Both guys and gals must get bigger, stronger and faster and be able to jump higher. If they want to compete on the court, female athletes must increasingly train...

Training Tool: SKLZ Recoil 360

January 3, 2013 | Bill Hogue

The SKLZ Recoil 360 all-position resistance trainer is a great tool to help you get faster and develop power for your sport. It consists of a 46-inch adjustable belt, bungee cord and partner safety handle. The athlete performing the exercise...

Training Tool: SKLZ Quick Ladder

November 15, 2012 | Bill Hogue

Agility ladders are common tools in most training centers. But for around $30, you can have one of these valuable tools at home. The SKLZ Quick Ladder is a great option for athletes who want to get faster on their...

Prevent Achilles Injuries With This Mini-Warm-Up

August 31, 2012 | Bill Hogue

Achilles tendon injuries can be potentially devastating to your career. They are very painful and may take a year to fully recover from. Several things can cause an Achilles injury, but a common one is overexerting the tendon before it is...

Improve Your Vert With the SKLZ Hopz Vertical Leap Trainer

August 29, 2012 | Bill Hogue

Unique and effective, the SKLZ Hopz vertical leap trainer is a tool to train and improve your vertical jump; and it easily converts for other training goals. At $59.99, the Hopz system is an affordable purchase for athletes of any skill...

SKLZ Speedsac Sprint Trainer: Perfect for Resisted Sprints

August 28, 2012 | Bill Hogue

Resisted Sprints are excellent for improving speed, and the SkLZ Speedsac is a great tool for them. Affordable (less than $50), easy to use and easy to store, the Speed Sac can be used for a variety of drills, including: Resisted...

3 Drills to Become a Dominant Wide Receiver

August 27, 2012 | Bill Hogue

To be a dominant wide receiver, you must possess the skills required to regularly outrun your defender and make impossible catches. To develop this fundamental skill set, you must hone your hand-eye coordination and increase your breakaway speed off the...

3 Effective Speed Drills for Football

July 17, 2012 | Bill Hogue

Speed is essential in football. That's why fast times in the 40-Yard Dash and other Combine speed drills are highly valued by scouts. If you are looking to take your gridiron game to the next level and get noticed by...

How to Perform 2 Basic Basketball Post Moves

July 17, 2012 | Bill Hogue

As a power forward or center, you don't need to be seven feet tall to dominate the post. Just add some strong post moves to your arsenal, and you will take control of the paint. Your primary weapons are your hips,...

Three Football Drills to Increase Power and Improve Footwork

May 31, 2012 | Bill Hogue

If you want to dominate on the gridiron, you need to be quick and explosive. As a lineman, running back, defensive back or receiver, the faster you can move in tight spaces, the better you will be able to get...

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