Michael Palmieri

Michael Palmieri is the president and founder of The Institute of Sport Science & Athletic Conditioning. He has lectured for several major organizations and associations and written numerous articles for multiple media outlets. He currently serves as a state chairman for the National Strength & Conditioning Association, state director for the North American Strongman Corporation and a judge for the International Natural Bodybuilding Association. A former powerlifter, Palmieri has been in the industry for more than 20 years. He is currently pursuing his master's degree in biomechanics at UNLV.

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Become a Better Athlete With the Deadlift

October 19, 2012 | Michael Palmieri

Few exercises are simpler than the Deadlift. The move essentially mimics squatting down and picking something up off of the floor. Yet, it's acclaimed as one of the best exercises for athletes who want to get stronger, faster and more...

Master the Deadlift, Part 3: Deadlift Tips

February 21, 2012 | Michael Palmieri

In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed the performance benefits of the Deadlift and provided detailed instruction on how to perform the Conventional and Sumo versions. Now, we'll go over the particulars of the Deadlift—including grips, hand...

Master the Deadlift, Part 2: The Sumo Deadlift

February 2, 2012 | Michael Palmieri

The Deadlift is an exercise that should be a part of every athlete's training program. In Part 1: The Conventional Deadlift, we broke down the fundamentals of the Conventional Deadlift and explained how it improves athletic performance. In Part 2,...

Master the Deadlift, Part 1: The Conventional Deadlift

January 16, 2012 | Michael Palmieri

The Deadlift should be a staple exercise of nearly all athletes' training programs. This lift is tough and intense, but it can produce some incredible results. It's one of the few exercises that can improve your overall power, strength, explosiveness...

The Unseen Advantage: Train Your Back for Power

December 2, 2011 | Michael Palmieri

Increased power, strength, size—everything you expect to develop from training your back. Yet many people forget about properly training their back, simply because they can't see it (at least without a mirror), and it's not a primary "beach body" muscle,...

Beyond the Bench Press: Best Chest Exercises for Athletes

November 22, 2011 | Michael Palmieri

Chest muscles are important in sports for everything from blocking to shooting to batting, making them vital to every athlete’s game. Unfortunately, even professional athletes can let their chest workouts grow stale, returning to the same handful of exercises every...