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Why You Should Add Pull-Throughs to Your Workouts
Recently we've noticed that the Pull-Through is gaining popularity among experts and finding its way into more workouts—e.g., as in STACK's 2014 Summer Training Guide. Why? We asked three strength [...]
3 Worst Core Exercises for Baseball (and What to Do Instead)
The term "core training" is right up there on the list of Most Annoying Fitness Phrases with "tone" and "beast mode". What's even more annoying is that...
Cross These 3 Exercises Off Your CrossFit WOD
The global fitness pandemic that is CrossFit continues to enthrall and entice masses of athletes and fitness enthusiasts via high intensity protocols....
Dynamic Warm-Up Exercises Done the Right Way
For at least a decade now, the general consensus has been that prior to any type of physical activity, a dynamic warm-up is the way to go. While static...
How to Determine if You Can Safely Do Overhead Exercises
Overhead exercises are a staple in most weight rooms. Military Presses, Push Presses and Dumbbell Shoulder Presses are all done in an effort to build strong and muscular shoulders. But, [...]
How to Fix Bad Posture and Move Better With 4 Exercises
If strength is the foundation for athleticism, then movement quality is the mortar that holds the bricks together. Strength coaches everywhere have come...
Troubleshooting Tips for Popular Gym Exercises
As a strength and conditioning coach, the sight of eager young athletes in the weight room both inspires and frightens me. While I love seeing the...
Why Your Glutes Won’t Get Stronger
The glutes are a one of the most talked-about muscles in the human body, yet still terribly misunderstood. The reason for this, I'm simply guessing,...
Master the Hip Hinge, Exercise’s Most Important Motion
Whoever said "It's all in the hips" was right. Hip extension is the most powerful movement in sports, responsible for sprints, jumps, throws, tackles...
Ask the Experts: Why Do I Get Extremely Sore After a New Workout?
Q: Why Do I Get Extremely Sore After Starting a New Workout Program? A: We’ve all been there. You hit the weights for the first time in a while or [...]