40-Yard Dash
The Plyos Behind Michael Vick’s High-Powered Performance
Remember when Michael Vick relied on his feet to make plays? Well, he’s adjusted his game, and if you watched the Philadelphia Eagles roll over the Washington Redskins on Monday [...]
Do Combine Scores Affect Draft Results?
The NFL Combine receives so much fanfare now that you might think an athlete’s Combine performance has a disproportionate influence on his NFL Draft standing. Football analysts like Mel Kiper [...]
Lower Your 40-Yard Dash Time
The 40-Yard Dash is all about technique. Yes, you heard right. It’s about more than pure speed. And by taking the time to learn and practice the proper techniques, an [...]
Mario Manningham’s Combine Training
With Plax long gone, the New York Giants are looking for that next big-play wideout to step in as their number one receiver. The G-Men are hoping for a jump [...]
Ohio State Football Flying 20’s
Watch Heisman Trophy contender Beanie Wells run a "Flying 20" as OSU strength and conditioning coach Eric Lichter discusses how the drill increases maximal speed to improve 40-yard dash times.
The 40-Yard Show
The 40-yard dash is the reality television show of athletic training: overrated by most, acclaimed by a few, and endlessly discussed by everyone until the next episode. This guilty pleasure [...]
40-Yard Education
Sure, your dad’s or your high school coach’s stopwatch clocked your 40-yard dash at under 4.5 seconds; but most college recruiters will ignore that time or laugh it off as [...]
NFL Combine Training for Football
Click here for more exercises to blaze the 40. By Josh Staph Every winter, NFL hopefuls arrive at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine to display their [...]