Bodyweight Exercises
Athletic Training Programs For 11-14-Year-Olds
At this age, your child is still growing. However, this is an excellent time to begin the phase of athletic development more thoroughly.
5 At-Home Jumping & Landing Drills for Volleyball Players
Jumping is incredibly important for the success of both volleyball attackers and defensive volleyball players. Volleyball hitters need to jump high to carry out a successful attack hit. Volleyball blockers [...]
Push-Up Grip Guide: How Different Hand Positions Change the Exercise
Push-Ups are a great bodyweight exercise because they require no equipment, target several key muscle groups, and effectively build strength and lean muscle mass when performed correctly. But like any exercise, how you [...]
How to Do Dips the Right Way
Dips are a bodyweight exercise that develops the triceps and other upper-body muscles. The exercise begins when you hold on to parallel bars with your arms straight. You then bend [...]
Balance Training and the Youth Athlete
I often tell parents that strength and conditioning are for people of all ages. It just looks different for kids and the elderly, the athlete and non-athletes. Parents are often [...]
Pitchers: Running Poles and Long Distances Will Not Lead to Greater Performance
Let's change our mindset that baseball players, particularly pitchers, are explosive athletes.
8 Ways to Use a Weight Vest in Your Workouts
Wearing a weight vest increases the difficulty of bodyweight exercises, like adding more plates to a barbell or using heavier dumbbells.
Working Out on the Road Is Possible With These Tips
If you're on the road and can't get to a gym, keep these tips in mind so you can be prepared to train at your convenience.
7 Essential Warm-Up Drills That Most Athletes Ignore
Below are seven movements and warm-up drills that you probably aren't doing, but you should be.
Why Isometric Strength Exercises Are Perfect for Very Young Athletes
Training with isometric holds has been shown to increase motor unit recruitment, firing rate and overall body control and stability