Wrestling
Chest and Back Exercises for Sports Performance and Injury Prevention
Building the chest and back is essential for performing better in almost every sport. The chest muscles are involved in pushing movements in sports such as football (blocking), wrestling (pushing [...]
STACK Summer Training Guide 2013
No matter how big and strong you are, if you’re winded and out of breath at the end of the game, you won’t win. On the court or playing field, [...]
Wrestling Summer Training Guide 2013
STACK's Wrestling Summer Training Guide was created by Zeke Jones, head coach of the U.S. freestyle wrestling team, who led the squad at the 2012 London Olympics. Jones is also [...]
School of Hard Knocks
Chief Austin Randolph knows the value of getting punched in the face. New Jersey National Guard Chief Randolph led the Guard’s Combatives program from 2008 to 2010 at the Warrior [...]
U.S. Olympic Coach to Wrestlers: ‘We Have to Step Up’
Sean Bormet is calm for a man who’s just had his life’s work threatened. Bormet, a freestyle wrestling coach for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team and current assistant coach at [...]
Locker Room Quotes: Week of Jan. 28
Every morning, STACK posts an inspirational quote on Facebook and Twitter to get you up and running. An articulate and powerful quote can go far to motivate and encourage you along the way to [...]
Be Tougher on the Mat With the Solo Shoulders Wrestling Drill
Wrestlers need to be able to change positions quickly on the mat to avoid being pinned, and they need to perform drills that build that skill. Try the Solo Shoulders Wrestling Drill from coach Gary Johnston of wrestling-practice-plans.com. It’s [...]
Build Muscle for Wrestling With 3 Isometric Combo Exercises
Whatever season of training they're in, wrestlers know the importance of strength and endurance conditioning. Often overlooked, though, is the need to enhance arm and hand strength, which are critical [...]
How to Set Goals for a Successful Wrestling Season
The new wrestling season marks a fresh start. Everyone begins with a perfect record. But what really sets the tone for a successful season are your personal goals. As the [...]
ASICS Cael V5.0: A Wrestling Shoe In a Weight Class of Its Own
As a wrestler, the last thing you want is to carry extra weight into a match. To help you maintain quickness and power on the mat, ASICS has developed the [...]