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Cross These 3 Exercises Off Your CrossFit WOD: Part Two
crossfit wod In tandem with its precipitous growth, CrossFit has ignited a conflagration of controversy among those within the fitness industry. Those...
Should Athletes Do the Hack Squat?
The Hack Squat is a popular exercise used by many weightlifters for lower body development. It is performed on a sled that allows you to squat on a...
5 Pressing Variations That Are Better Than The Bench Press
A better bench press variations than the Bench Pressing? I know it sounds almost blasphemous. I mean there is even a day of the week named after...
4 Elite Lower-Body Exercises You’ve Never Seen
Although basics are best when it comes to training, it's also good to try new exercises so your body can adapt and improve. These leg exercises will...
Is Inertial Training the Next Breakthrough in Athletic Performance?
The barbell is a staple of training for strength, and athletic performance, but is it the best way to train athletic strength? There is a new form of...
Get Stronger With This Unique Weightlifting Technique
Improve Strength and Stability With This Unique Weight Lifting Technique Offset training — loading one side of your body (asymmetrical loading) — makes...
Exercise Safety Tips: How to Properly Spot 7 Common Exercises
Gains are not just made in practice, but also in the weight room. Athletes can achieve this by performing strength exercises with proper technique and...
Build Bigger Biceps With This Preacher Curl Workout
Every athlete wants bigger biceps! Who doesn't want their arms to become more noticeable far after the "pump" from working out is gone? While there are...
5 Awesome Pulling Exercises for Full-Body Strength
Pulling exercises are a valuable tool when working with athletes. When working with athletes, a strength and conditioning coach does not have an...
Free Weights vs. Machines: Which is the Better Way to Lift Weights?
Why Free Weights Are Better Than Machines By Jim Carpentier, CSCS It's tempting for athletes and non-athletes to perform an exercise on a more...