Bench Press
Simple High School Athlete Workout
Strength is the foundational quality of any athlete. But figuring out the right strength training plan can be a confusing and overwhelming task. This article discusses the five basic movement [...]
How to Build a Basketball Body
In today's game of basketball, the level of athleticism is unmatched in history. Yes, many player are naturally gifted, but if you want to be elite, you must commit to [...]
Basketball Off-Season Workout: Strength and Size
If you've spent any time talking with a strength coach—or browsing the articles on STACK.com—you understand that it's critical to focus your training on power, speed and agility as a [...]
5 Fantastic Biceps Exercises You’re Probably NOT Doing
Did you get your tickets? To what you ask? To the gun show of course. All kidding aside, we’re going to pick five of the best biceps exercises to build [...]
5 Lifts Your Dad Taught You Wrong
While training high school athletes I see a lot of unique mistakes in the weight room. Most are simply due to inexperience, but there is a certain class of mistakes [...]
Off-Season Football Training for Strength and Power
Off-season strength and power football training is extremely important for success on the field. Football is a sport that requires speed, agility,...
How Eccentrics and Isometrics Can Produce Results Your Entire Training Career
Most athletes never give a second thought to training tempo. They think about things like load and reps and maybe even exercise selection, but rarely about the speed at which [...]
How to Determine Your Optimal Bench Press Grip In Under 30 Seconds
No other exercise is as universally loved as the Barbell Bench Press. Its popularity remains at an all-time high among athletes and regular gym-goers alike. Unfortunately the Bench Press also [...]
3 Jammer Exercises to Make You More Explosive
Love the concept of the Jammer training tool but don’t have the equipment piece? Us, too. That’s why we messed around and came upon this one: The Poor Man’s Jammer. [...]
The Surprising Reason Why You Should Always Use a Spotter When You Bench Press
With 225 pounds on the bar and a new rep max on the line, you lie down on the bench. The first five reps move as expected. Trouble starts around [...]
