Lower Body
Create Better Supersets With These 5 Tips
Supersets are a popular training tool used by elite athletes and average lifters alike to maximize the efficiency of their training sessions. But like any training tool or method, simply [...]
Boost Your Athletic ‘Elasticity’ With This Depth Jump Variation
Depth Jumps are one of the most popular advanced jump exercises used to develop explosive power. The most common way to execute a Depth Jump is by simply stepping off [...]
4 Challenging Core Exercises for Hockey Players
What do maintaining a low skating stance, changing directions quickly and shooting the puck hard all have in common? You need strong, well-developed core muscles to perform any of these [...]
5 Single-Leg Strength Exercises Hockey Players Should Be Doing
Single-leg exercises should be a part of every hockey player's training program. They build strength and muscle, improve stability and give your spine a break from heavy loading. However, many [...]
Why Your Ankle Mobility Sucks (And Why You Should Fix it ASAP)
Why Does Ankle Mobility Matter?
What’s the Best Way to Organize My Workout?
Multiple times a week, I see athletes walk into the weight room, and within minutes they're doing an exercise that's supposed to be performed halfway through the workout. When I [...]
Where Do My Arms and Hands Go During Sled Training?
When it comes to training for sports, one of the most versatile and useful pieces of equipment you could get is one of those high-altitude oxygen masks. TOTALLY KIDDING. I [...]
The Biggest Split Squat Mistake You Didn’t Know You Were Making
When it comes to lower-body lifts, the Split Squat is one of the most effective and scalable options for athletes of all levels. The massive importance of single-leg loading is [...]
What is the Conjugate Training System?
What is the conjugate training system? Also known as the "Westside Method" because it was devised by Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell gym in Columbus, Ohio, the conjugate training system [...]
This Single-Leg Squat Variation Will Scorch Your Quads and Glutes
Lifting heavy is great. Lifting heavy all the time? Not so much. Adding some smart accessory work to your workouts builds muscle and gives the joints a much needed break [...]