Robert Harris

Robert Harris is currently a strength and conditioning assistant with the Cincinnati Bengals. He got his start in strength and conditioning as a volunteer assistant with the University of Kentucky football program, and he later worked as an intern strength coach with the Ohio State Buckeyes. Harris received his bachelor of arts degree in Physical Education from Kentucky State University and his master's degree in Sports Administration from Eastern Kentucky University.

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Improve Performance With Foot-Speed Training Tools and Drills

October 16, 2012 | Robert Harris

It's always exciting to see an athlete weave through traffic. How about a running back breaking through two ranks of defenders for a touchdown. What can top that? How about a point guard using foot speed too split a double-team...

Build Neck and Shoulder Strength to Stay Healthy for Football

October 9, 2012 | Robert Harris

Needless to say, football is an extremely physical game. NFL players play 20 games each year (pre-season and season), plus playoff games if they're lucky. This adds up to around 1,200 minutes of brutal contact. To stay healthy throughout each...

Full Core Workout to Improve Performance and Health

September 13, 2012 | Robert Harris

The core is more than your abs and serves a larger purpose than making you look good on the beach. To get the most out of your core training (learn more about core training), you have to understand what the core...

2 Tough Conditioning Drills for Basketball Players

September 12, 2012 | Robert Harris

Basketball players are constantly moving—whether they are cutting to the hoop, sprinting on a breakaway, or shuffling their feet on D. For players to perform at their peak during games, they must seriously condition their bodies during practice. When conditioning, players...

2 Drills to Improve Your Free Throw Shooting

August 17, 2012 | Robert Harris

Constant repetition and free throw drills are the only ways to improve free throw shooting. A free throw is an easy shot, but the pressure of a game situation can make it difficult. Basketball players need to learn to focus...

How to Train the Muscles You Need For Football Season

August 14, 2012 | Robert Harris

With weekends featuring Friday Night Lights and games all the way to Sunday afternoon, fall is an exciting and fun time. But football athletes know that preparing for game day starts well before toe meets leather. Football is a game of...

Burn Fat and Build Muscle With Complexes

August 10, 2012 | Robert Harris

What's the best way to burn fat and build muscle? I'm here to tell you that the often-practiced 20 minutes of cardio followed by a few sets of Bench Presses and Bicep Curls before hitting the shower will not do...