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Football Summer Training Guide 2013: Offensive and Defensive Linemen
Linemen have to be tough. They’re the only players on the field who are guaranteed to get hit (or ideally, deliver hits) on every single play. To survive in the [...]
Get Stronger and Faster in 8 Weeks
Many mistakes can be made with an off-season training program, including exercise type and technique. But one of the most common mistakes is failing to use proper rep schemes. At [...]
Why VO2 Max Is Important for Athletes
Endurance is essential in almost every sport. And as a strength coach, it's your job to prepare your athletes for the demands of their sport. So you need to understand [...]
How to Prevent an Achilles Injury
Purple and Gold nation is in a state of mourning. Kobe Bryant fueled a late-season run to get the Lakers into the playoffs, but the megastar tore his Achilles tendon [...]
Basketball Plyometrics Exercises for Improved Vertical Jump
Throw down a momentum changer next basketball season. Defy the laws of gravity. You will not only help your team win, you will be showing off your athletic ability. (See Best [...]
Andrew Bynum Workout Preview, Part 2
[youtube video="bbkcUqxPfg4" /] Check out the second preview video of Andrew Bynum's Celebrity Sweat workout. In this one, the Philadelphia 76ers center incorporates his favorite training tools: a medicine ball, [...]
4 Revolutionary Plateau Busters
Training plateaus or personal "dry spells" are frustrating for serious athletes. And what is particularly discouraging is the lack of useful approaches to bust out of them. (Ask the Experts: How [...]
Build a Bigger and Better Bench, Part 1: The Back
When it comes to improving your Bench Press, you probably see the same information over and over. You know all about Block Presses and the importance of strengthening your triceps. [...]
How Much Protein Do You Need?
How much protein do you need? The U.S.D.A. says 35 percent of your diet should come from protein. For 14- to 18-year old males, that equals roughly 50 grams per [...]
How to Schedule Your Hydration
As the warmer weather of the spring approaches, so does outdoor activity. Rising temperatures are a pleasant break from the long winter; however, be mindful that you have to hydrate, [...]