Explosive Training
Von Miller Reveals The Training Secret Behind His Lightning-Quick First Step
Earlier today, The Players’ Tribune released a piece by Von Miller entitled “The 5 Toughest Guys I’ve Ever Faced.” His list includes players like Tom Brady, Chris Ivory and Rob [...]
3 Bodyweight Exercises That Develop Explosive Power
To build athletic power and strength, the power and usefulness of bodyweight exercises cannot be underestimated. When it comes to training, there are...
Why Regressions Are the Real Secret to Getting Bigger, Stronger and Faster
When young athletes first venture into the weight room, many of them perform lifts they aren’t ready for with more weight than they should be using. The result is ineffective, [...]
How to Build Explosive Power With Kettlebell Swings
Explosiveness is one the keys to a great athlete. Typically, exercises that utilize triple extension are recognized as the gold standard for building...
Get Faster With This 4-Exercise Circuit Technique
The French Contrast has grown in popularity in recent years, mainly due to the work of Cal Dietz of the University of Minnesota. Coach Dietz is known...
Improve Your Vertical With Depth Jumps
In the sport of basketball the vertical jump is one ability that rises above the rest (pun intended). The ability to elevate is paramount to success on...
How to Create the Perfect Plyo Workout Program
That’s why before starting a plyometric program, you should understand what you’re actually training. The answer is the stretch-shortening cycle, or the SSC. The SSC is what happens in your [...]
5 Primal Exercises That Will Unleash Your Inner Beast
Feel like you want to unleash your inner animal? We've all been there. No matter what's stressing you out, intense exercise can help you blow off steam. However, certain exercises [...]
Med Ball Slams: The Surprising Benefits of This Ancient Exercise
Athletic training has changed a lot over the last century. Advances in knowledge and technology have been reflected in the methodologies of some of the world’s most renowned trainers and [...]
You Probably Have Weak Hips. Here’s What That Means and How To Fix It
Hips are one of the most ambiguous terms in athletic performance. Tight hips, loose hips, strong hips, weak hips—these phrases get tossed around ridiculously often in the world of sports [...]