Lower Body
Why Most People ‘Shake Like a Leaf’ When Using Proper Front Squat Form
It’s called a “Front Squat” for a reason. The anterior (front-oriented) load is there to take potential stress off the back extensors and place it on the abdominals. You have [...]
What are Jump Squats, And Why Should I Do Them?
Athletes in all sports need power. This is about exerting force quickly. This is important for sprinting, changing directions, throwing, hitting, kicking, passing, catching, etc. In the weight room, the [...]
This Little-Known Deadlift Variation Will Light Your Glutes and Hamstrings on Fire
I'm always tweaking and modifying assistance exercises. By varying a movement, you change the training stimulus, prevent boredom, and keep training interesting in the long run. One exercise I've been [...]
How Strong Is ‘Strong Enough’ For Single-Leg Exercises?
Soon, you'll be lifting weights well beyond what you thought you were capable of.
Why I’ll Be Squatting Every Day of October (And Why You Should, Too)
"There's a reason the Squat has been dubbed 'The King of All Exercises." That is a direct quote from Aaron Ausmus, the head strength and conditioning coach for the University [...]
10 Sled Exercises to Challenge Your Whole Body
Eyes wide with a sense of impending doom, the stuttering statements often go something like this: “Wha-wha-what are we going to do with that?” Or sometimes it's a simple direct [...]
Become a Better Mover With This 10-Minute Foot and Ankle Prep Series
The foot-and-ankle complex is perhaps the most overlooked region in sports. Not only are these two areas that tend to get frequently injured, but they're also absolutely critical to elite [...]
Why Every Athlete Can Benefit From the Jefferson Squat
One of my favorite exercises for all athletes is the Jefferson Squat. This is an old-school movement—no really, like "from the 1800s" old—that really doesn’t get the love it deserves. [...]
3 Special Strength Exercises for Better Jumping and Sprinting
When it comes to being a better athlete, we often want one (or both) of two key qualities: To run faster To jump higher Although raw power is great, there [...]
Want to Burn a Lot of Calories Fast? Try This Unique Full-Body Exercise
Full-body exercises have the ability to hit the most muscle groups and therefore allow for maximum calorie burn. Inserting a full-body exercise as a finisher to the workout is a [...]