Long Jump
How to Build a Plyo Workout for Beginners
Plyometrics are a way for athletes to express true power and speed, as well as prepare the body for the unknown on the field and court.
Why the Incredible Benefits of Jump Training Go Far Beyond a Higher Vertical
This article is Part 1 in a four-part series on programming and progressing jump training for field sport athletes Jump training is one of the most popular methods field sport [...]
How Carl Lewis Shattered World Records on a Vegan Diet
When the dust settled on the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, Carl Lewis had nothing left to prove. After competing in two Olympic Games, Lewis had won six [...]
This 12-Week Training Plan Will Prepare You for Basketball Season
A basketball workout program is important for getting you ready to be successful this season. Basketball is a sport that requires size, strength, speed,...
The Internet is Going Crazy Over This Video of a HS Girl Track Star
Tara Davis might be half gazelle. At least that’s the impression I got after watching this video of her setting the second fastest 100-meter hurdles time in U.S. high school [...]
How This Type of Weightlifting Will Make You Sprint Faster
Force-Vector training takes into account each exercise's direction of resistance. For sports performance, force vector training is a beneficial strategy...
Test Your Power With These 2 Exercises
Power is probably the most sought after facet of athleticism in sports. Maximal power is the highest amount of force and velocity your able to produce...
3 Long Jump Drills That Will Increase Your Distance
Like all field events in track and field, the long jump is incredibly technical. Sure, the pros make it look easy, but when you break down each phase of...