Jumping
A Simple 5-Minute Warm-Up for Strength Workouts
Mostly all athletes know that they need to complete a proper warm up before they begin a session in the weight room. Not all athletes actually complete...
Build Explosive Power With This Single-Leg Plyo
Rear-Foot-Elevated Split Squat Jump. Yes, that’s a mouthful of an exercise name. But don’t let that scare you away. It's an awesome plyometric exercise that will help you jump higher, [...]
This Squat Variation Will Build Your Sprint Speed and Vertical Jump
Seasoned lifters snicker at athletes who don’t squat close to parallel. And rightfully so. If you’re doing a traditional Squat and not going through a full range of motion, you’re [...]
5 Common Vertical Jump Training Mistakes and How to Fix Them
I've been training athletes to jump higher for over a decade now, and I've seen plenty of means and methods in vertical jump training. Since there are...
14 Unique Vertimax Training Exercises That Build Speed
Vertimax training exercises have become a staple in performance centers across the country and have proven time and time again to be useful tools in...
Why Athletes Should Perform Horizontal Push Exercises
When it comes to being an athlete, being able to move in all directions is vitally important. The problem is most S&C exercises tend to be axial...
This Simple Plyometric Exercise Will Make You Faster
Plyometric exercises are among the best ways to improve your speed for your sport. Unfortunately, too many athletes butcher them. Sometimes they perform a “plyometric” exercise in a way that [...]
12 Insane Physical Tests U.S. Olympians Must Undergo
I will not be participating in this year’s Summer Olympics. Shocker, I know. But that doesn’t mean I can’t train like an Olympian. Nike’s Limitless Potential program demonstrates the intense [...]
Get Fit on the Beach With This Sand Conditioning Workout
Sand training is one of the best ways for athletes to improve their overall conditioning. The soft surface from the sand provides a low impact surface...
5 Ways to Make Hurdle Hop Plyometrics More Effective
If you are looking for an "all-in-one" plyometric exercise that builds reactive power, ankle stiffness, and coordination that will help athletes sprint...