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The 7-Minute Flexibility Routine
A flexibility routine should comprise a third of your overall fitness program. Stretching your entire body not only alleviates post-workout soreness but helps to prevent injuries—both extremely important for any athlete. [...]
Anterior Pelvic Tilt: A Hockey Epidemic
Hockey players are some of the best athletes in the world. During a shift, they must simultaneously use their power, strength, endurance and coordination. But because of the nature of [...]
Exercise of the Week: Loaded Slideboard Lateral Lunge
The STACK Exercise of the Week will help you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. This week we highlight the Plate-Loaded Slideboard Lateral Lunges, an exercise [...]
Improve Base Running Speed From Second to Home
Good base running is one of the least-taught aspects of the game. It's unfortunate too, because the ability to run from second base to home can be the difference between [...]
Is Microsoft Ready to Unveil the Next Xbox?
On the heels of Sony's unveiling of its next generation console, the PlayStation 4, it seems that Microsoft is now ready to show the world what they have in store [...]
How to Stretch Your Calves Before a Workout
Calf stretches are one of the most important stretches you can perform before walking, running or sprinting. Your foot is the first body part to apply force and touch the [...]
Build Your Posterior Chain With These Isolation Exercises
If you want to get better at your sport, you need to focus on your posterior chain during workouts. Your hamstrings, glutes and low-back muscles are the driving force behind [...]
Exercise of the Week: Tire Flips and Overhead Rope Prowler Pull Combo
The STACK Exercise of the Week will help you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. This week we highlight Nail Yakupov’s Tire Flips and Overhead Rope [...]
Perfect Running Form Checklist and Tips
No matter how fast you are, running in perfect form is the only way your body will be able to achieve top speeds. Run efficiently without wasting energy and prevent [...]
The Dumbbell Deadlift: Perfect for Weight Room Beginners
One of the best exercises to build lower-body strength and challenge your entire body is the Dumbbell Deadlift. Although many athletes flock to the standard Deadlift, don't discount the value [...]