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Killer Volleyball Plyometric Workout
Volleyball is based on jumping, agility and explosive movement. Regardless of your age or skill level, if you want to get better at these skills, you need to regularly perform [...]
Master the Power Snatch in 4 Steps
Like other Olympic lifts, the Power Snatch is one of the best exercises to build power for athletes. The distance the bar has to travel is the furthest among all [...]
Master the Hang Clean in 4 Steps
The Hang Clean can be complicated if not taught correctly. However, that's not an excuse to avoid the exercise, as it is one of the best ways to increase power. [...]
5 Top Weight Room Exercises for Cross Country Runners
Running more than three miles at a competitive pace requires grueling effort, practice and discipline. When training for cross country, you need to focus primarily on endurance; but don't make [...]
Full Core Workout to Improve Performance and Health
The core is more than your abs and serves a larger purpose than making you look good on the beach. To get the most out of your core training (learn more [...]
4 Sport-Specific Core Exercises
As an athlete, close to 75 percent of your body weight is distributed in your core region. A strong and stable core is crucial for reaching your full potential in terms [...]
Prevent Achilles Injuries With This Mini-Warm-Up
Achilles tendon injuries can be potentially devastating to your career. They are very painful and may take a year to fully recover from. Several things can cause an Achilles injury, [...]
Are Five-Finger Shoes Fashionable?
Since the emergence of five-finger shoes into the mainstream of pop culture, the fashion world has tried to make sense of the phenomenon. Many are asking the question: are five-finger [...]
The Keys To a Strong Basketball Defensive Stance
It's hard to win basketball games without a solid defense. And the key to being a good defender is a strong defensive stance. You might have the right mentality, athleticism [...]
Increase Power With Sand Plyos
In a previous article we explained why sand is a great tool for improving speed and agility. In this installment, we discuss how training in the sand can increase power. [...]