Human Performance
How to Get Faster With Mini-Hurdle Drills
Mini-hurdle drills are one of the best tools for getting faster and more explosive. That is if they’re done right. Too often athletes will do mini-hurdle drills without a plan. [...]
Science Says This Is the Absolute Best Time of Day to Work Out
At this very second, trillions of clocks inside your body are ticking away. Their job is to keep track of time and optimize your body to stay in sync with [...]
Why Weak Feet and Ankles Can Ruin Your Strength and Speed (And How to Fix Them)
Let's face it: You never train your feet or ankles. That's not necessarily your fault, since the vast majority of training programs don’t include foot or ankle exercises—except maybe some [...]
WATCH: José Bautista’s Impressive Kettlebell Pistol Squats
It's almost that time of year, when Major League Baseball clubs head south or southwest for Spring Training. Although official team training has not yet begun, five-time MLB All-Star José [...]
John Cissik Named STACK Expert of the Month
John Cissik, president of Human Performance Services, LLC, has been named STACK’s Expert of the Month for August 2012. He will receive a $500 cash award. Cissik has built up [...]
Meaghan McCarthy Named STACK Expert of the Month
Meaghan McCarthy, mental performance consultant and owner of M3 Sport Psych, has been named STACK's Expert of the Month for July 2012. She will receive a $500 cash award. McCarthy [...]
Joe Meglio Named STACK Expert of the Month
Joe Meglio, strength coach at Underground Strength Gym (Edison, N.J.), has been named STACK’s Expert of the Month for February 2012. He will receive a $500 cash award. Meglio [...]
Master The Five Pillars of Athletic Mental Toughness, Part 3: Mental Preparation
Mental toughness is critical for success in sports, and how you develop your mind will directly impact how well you play your sport. That brings us to mental preparation, one [...]
Master The Five Pillars of Athletic Mental Toughness, Part 1: Building Confidence
Want to take your game to the next level and reach your full athletic potential? Physical training will only get you so far. Success in sports depends on several mental [...]
Stay Loose and Ready With Dynamic Stretching
From your first day in gym class, static stretching was a staple for activity. Gym teachers everywhere instructed students to touch their toes before moving onto the next static stretch. [...]