Deadlift
This RDL Variation Will Work Your Hamstrings Without Hurting Your Back
Ask 10 strength coaches for their favorite posterior chain exercises, and the majority will have some variation of the Romanian Deadlift as their go-to move. The problem is that some [...]
3 Factors to Consider When Training Swimmers
When you think of athletes who strength train, swimmers probably aren't the first ones who spring to mind. However, every athlete can benefit from strength training. Strength training can increase [...]
Opposites Attract: Why eSports Athletes Benefit From Strength Training
You’re wasting your time. Go outside and play. You’re being anti-social, go interact with people in person. If anyone has played video games for an extended period growing up, you’ve [...]
What Should I Do if One Side of My Body Is Stronger Than the Other?
We strive to be creatures of symmetry. Yet imbalances are all but unavoidable. And every day, we reinforce many of our body's physical imbalances through seemingly innocuous habits. We brush [...]
Here’s Why You Should Train With a ‘Landmine’
As a college strength and conditioning coach, it helps to be creative when dealing with a large team in a small weight room. With a lot of my time dedicated [...]
4 Great Ways to Improve Your Pitching Mechanics in the Weight Room
Over the past few months, I’ve released several videos demonstrating how we can use the weight room to help get our pitchers into better positions during their delivery. This article [...]
3 Excellent Hamstring Exercises You’ve Never Seen Before
I believe your hamstrings are one of the biggest keys to unlocking your athletic potential. You know, those muscles on the back of your thighs that you think are constantly [...]
Should Athletes Train With Equipment Like Weight Belts, Lifting Straps and Knee Wraps?
In the world of strength training, people are always looking for an edge. That edge often falls into the category of ergogenic aids. Ergogenic is simply defined as "intended to [...]
Create an Effective 3-Day Workout Routine With This Template
When it comes time to write programs, whether for yourself or someone else, the process can quickly become overcomplicated. You can spend hours upon hours trying to get the combination [...]
Why Soccer Players Should Strength Train
The weight room can be an intimidating place. Especially if you’re the youngest, smallest or weakest player on your soccer team. High school soccer players often get the reputation of [...]