olympic lifts
Ask the Experts: How Do I Train as a Multi-Sport Athlete?
Q: How do I train as a multi-sport athlete? (Matthew Kitsis, Ill.) A: If you're playing more than one sport, perform exercises that lay a foundation for overall athleticism. Movements most beneficial [...]
Master the Power Snatch in 4 Steps
Like other Olympic lifts, the Power Snatch is one of the best exercises to build power for athletes. The distance the bar has to travel is the furthest among all [...]
Master the Hang Clean in 4 Steps
The Hang Clean can be complicated if not taught correctly. However, that's not an excuse to avoid the exercise, as it is one of the best ways to increase power. [...]
How to Get More Powerful
Power is the ability to produce strength quickly. It is essential to performance in almost every sport since virtually no skill is ever performed slowly. The good news is that [...]
How Olympic Lifts Increase Speed
Increasing speed involves a combination of improving running mechanics and getting stronger. Several different strength programs can improve speed. Although they might not all yield the same results, I believe [...]
Master Basic Kettlebell Olympic Lifting Technique
Olympic lifts are among the best exercises to make you a better athlete. However, they are complicated, and they require a great deal of practice to master. Explosively moving a [...]
How to Prevent Softball Wrist Injuries
Softball players rely on their hands and wrists to make great plays, like throwing a wicked pitch or slamming a double in the gap. Thus, keeping your wrists injury free [...]
The Secret to Running Faster
"Speed kills!" Coaches have been chanting this mantra for decades while implementing various training principles to get their athletes to run faster. Some have been successful. Some not so much. [...]
Get Stronger: Strength Workouts
Weight Lifting The most widely used way to get stronger is to lift weights. Whether you use dumbbells, barbells or other exercise equipment, your weightlifting program should be designed with [...]
Get Stronger: Upper-Body Strength
Upper-body strength through the arms, shoulders, back, chest and traps is crucial for athletes. Large muscle groups like the pecs, lats and delts are powerful arm movers, while smaller muscles—such [...]