Lifts
10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Gym for Your Summer Workouts
Going to a gym might be your only option for summer workouts. School is out and your school’s weight room might be closed. Something to consider: The gym where you [...]
Why Youth Athletes Need to Focus On Strength to Improve Speed
When most athletes and coaches think of speed, they think of it as the ability to get from one point to another as quick as possible, and rightfully so....
Build Muscle With the 2-Second Pause Workout Program
It's that time of year again, seasons over, and it's time to hit the reset button on my hoopers.Spring is a great time to add volume to your players...
How to Time Training Peaks to Be Your Best When It Matters Most
Timing training peaks requires maintaining a delicate balance.
Is It Too Soon for Olympic Lifts?
The addition and subsequent boom of CrossFit in the fitness community has brought a dramatic increase in the use of Olympic Weightlifting in strength...
How You Can Olympic Lift With an Injury
Mobility issues and injury, specifically a wrist injury, can be a huge problem for an Olympic lifter, or any athlete that uses Olympic lifting in their...
Deadlift Grip Guide: How Hand Placement Changes the Exercise
The Deadlift is one of the most basic exercises out there. It’s not fancy, it’s not pretty and it’s not a fad—but it sure is effective. When an exercise has [...]
The Reebok ZPump Fusion Is Like a Mold for Your Foot
Most running shoes come with a pre-determined shape and feel. Your foot, once you slip it into the shoe, decides whether it has found a comfortable home. The shoe may [...]
NFL Draft Prospects Get Pumped With the Reebok ZPUMP Fusion
Last month, a handful of NFL prospects training at STACK Velocity Sports Performance in Irvine, California got an exclusive look at the Reebok ZPUMP Fusion training shoe before it hit [...]
The Best Lower-Body Landmine Exercises
At STACK, we’re big fans of landmine exercises. You can build lower-body strength and power with variations of your favorite exercises in ways that simulate how you use your muscles in [...]