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Why Christian McCaffrey Is Training Like a Track Athlete This Offseason
Christian McCaffrey is a workhorse who moves like a racehorse. The Carolina Panthers running back totaled 326 touches last season, third-most in the NFL, galloping his way to 1,965 yards [...]
Get Faster With This Sprint Form Checklist
You could spend weeks developing lower-body power without seeing the speed results that you could achieve after just a few hours of sprint mechanics practice. Develop your sprint form by [...]
The First Step Is Crucial to Soccer Success—Most Players Botch It
Every time I find myself in a conversation with a soccer parent, I am asked about the "first step." They ask, “Coach, can you improve my son’s first step?” Or [...]
5 Drills to Improve Your Lateral Quickness for Basketball
Without lateral quickness defenders are doomed. This applies to all sports, and basketball is no exception. A defender who is not quick laterally will...
Basic Speed Training Drills for Any Sport
One of the most important attributes of athleticism is speed. It can differentiate good players from great players, and it's one of the most sought-after abilities on the playing field—regardless [...]
3 Common Sprinting Tips That Actually Make You Slower
Have you ever wondered why, despite trying common sprinting improvement techniques (such as lifting your knees), you're not really getting any faster? The human body is very good at "problem-solving." [...]
4 Drills For Building an NBA-Style Explosive First Step
With regards to basketball training, a lot of attention seems to be placed on vertical jump or vertical power development. However, a crucial component that is often overlooked is horizontal [...]
Why Your Sprint Intervals Are Probably Way Too Long
Sprint intervals are freaking awesome. This type of exercise refers to short bursts of maximum-effort exercise sprinkled between longer intervals of rest or low-intensity exercise. They can be done on [...]
The 5 Most Effective Squat Exercises
You can perform one designer exercise after another until your quads, hammies, calves and every other muscle in your lower half has experienced such a vicious pump that you can [...]
5 Essential Cross Country Workouts Explained
Don't know what a "fartlek" is? No problem. Here's a rundown of every cross country workout you'll encounter...