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Why Your Grip Strength Is One of the Best Predictors of Your Life Span
A firm handshake is often considered polite, but it can also carry greater implications. Specifically, research has established a strong link betwe...
7 Advanced Push-Up Variations for a Shredded, Stronger Body
Push-Ups are a staple in many strength training routines. Due to their tremendous versatility, they can be used as a warm-up, a primary exercise or...
You May Be 'Stuck' in Extension. Here's Why It's Disastrous for Performance
If you can't relax, you can't recover. If you can't recover, you can't handle more training volume. If you can't handle tougher training, your p...
5 Ways to Continue Building Lower-Body Strength Despite Back Pain
Nothing shows a display of strength quite like an impressive Squat or Deadlift. There's just something about throwing some chalk on, stepping up to...
How a Unique Speed Training Program Flipped the Fortunes of Indiana Football
It's one of those classic coach-isms—"You can't teach speed." Dr. Matt Rhea doesn't buy it. "The old adage you can't teach speed or you can't ...
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Are Nutri-Grain Bars Actually Healthy?
Americans want their food healthy, convenient and delicious. The demand for those three criteria has driven the explosive growth of breakfast, cere...
3 Common Exercises I No Longer Program for Athletes
As a coach, I think it is important to look back at your older work—programs, blogs, podcasts, videos, etc. This is a great way to check in on yo...
Why The 'Axe' Bat Is Taking Over Major League Baseball
For over a century, the shape of the baseball bat has remained mostly unchanged. It's a symmetrical, cylindrical stick that tapers from the barrel ...
Are Bang Energy Drinks Healthy?
Energy drinks are rarely a good choice. Many shock your system with colossal amounts of caffeine and sugar in an effort to increase alertness, but ...
'Sport-Specific' Training May Not Be What You Think It Is
It seems that every time I open Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, I see some new "Expert Performance Coach" leading an athlete through what can best be ...
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Justin Kompf
Justin Kompf is a PhD candidate at the University of Massachusetts at Boston in the exercise and health sciences program where he also teaches strength and conditioning courses. Prior to his work at UMass Boston, he was the head strength coach at SUNY Cortland. Justin is a certified strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer. He also works at CLIENTEL3, a personal training studio in downtown Boston.
