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Set a PR Today With This Amazing Method From a World-Class Weightlifting Coach
Everyone loves the rush of setting a personal record. There's nothing like the feeling of moving the most weight you've ever moved in your life on ...
Why Sports Parents Need to Get in the Weight Room, Too
Just the thought of inviting sports parents into the weight room is enough to give some coaches a headache. But not Micah Kurtz. Kurtz, Director...
Terry McLaurin Helped Invent the Receiving Drills That Made Him Great
When the Washington Redskins snagged Terry McLaurin in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, they believed they landed an overlooked gem. Roughly ...
Shawn Oakman Just Got Drafted By The XFL
Earlier today, the Los Angeles Wildcats selected Shawn Oakman in the XFL Draft. On paper, it seems like a perfect fit. At 6-foot-8, 280 pounds, ...
Northwestern's Secret Home Field Edge—The Longest Grass in College Football
Compared to teams like Ohio State or Penn State, Northwestern doesn't appear to have much of a home field advantage. After all, Northwestern's Ryan...
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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.
