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You May Be ‘Stuck’ in Extension. Here’s Why It’s Disastrous for Performance
If you can’t relax, you can't recover. If you can't recover, you can't handle more training volume. If you can't handle tougher training, your progress will eventually stall. Extension refers [...]
Get More From Your Planks by Focusing on Breathing Instead of the Stopwatch
The Plank has stood the test of time. Through all the cool-looking exercises and advanced training methods out there, the simple Plank still often finds its way into elite programming. [...]
Is Your Spine Holding Back Your Performance? Use These 4 Assessments to Find Out
Assessment is a key part of training. As trainers, we need to know our client's body so we don't overwork muscles due to imbalances, compensations, injuries, etc. For example, if [...]
9 Unique Ways You Can Use a Foam Roller to Become a Better Athlete
A foam roller has an extremely boring job. It usually lays somewhere in the corner of a fitness facility or weight room, waiting for you to pick it up, roll [...]
This ‘Tailpipe’ Finisher Trains You to Breathe Better While Building Lower-Body Strength
Leg day is the most skipped workout of all the muscle groups, yet it is the most important! When you train your legs properly, your overall strength will increase and [...]
2 Easy Tactics for Quicker Workout Recovery
Stress levels for athletes are almost always high. Stress coming from coaches, school, and personal life creates a huge need for recovery. Unfortunately, many athletes don't realize the massive impact [...]
Try This Exercise Hack to Challenge Your Core
Core exercises are a misunderstood breed of exercise. People are always looking to find ways to make them more challenging. Through decreasing the...
What Happened When We Tried the Breathing Gadget a Three-Time Tour De France Winner Swears By
Chris Froome is closing in on the fourth Tour De France victory of his career. The 32-year-old British cyclist has dominated the sport in recent years in large part thanks [...]
Use These Breathing Drills to Develop a Strong and Ripped Core
Proper breathing is incredibly important for life. Without it, ultimately we would die. Sometimes with exercise, the ability to breathe is taken for...
Diaphragmatic Breathing Guide for Beginners: Exercises to Get Stronger, Recover Faster or Just Calm Down
How To Breath To Make You Strong! Believe it or not, deep breathing (diaphragmatic breathing) is one of the best tools that athletes can utilize to...