Overload
Knee Injuries: Types, Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Knee problems are the second most common acute injury in sports (ankles are the first) and the most common overuse/chronic injury. Knee issues come in three general categories: traumatic, acute [...]
Build Muscle: Strength Training Principles
In this series of articles, I am discussing various ways athletes can build muscle, from using nutrition tips to getting sufficient sleep. Today, I focus on the importance of strength [...]
Overload Your Core With 7 Muscle-Building Exercises
The current approach to strength training is to focus on the core—and with good reason. Research shows that the core fires through nearly all movements. Even the Front Shoulder Raise [...]
Resistance Speed: The Key to Increasing Speed, Strength and Power
We all hear that we need to push ourselves—go hard or go home—and even stretch our comfort level when training. There are science-based theories that support this mentality, like the [...]
How to Increase Your Bench
To build a bigger Bench Press, athletes must focus on more than impressing their friends in the weight room. A big Bench results from both strength and endurance, and it [...]
Jumping With USC T&F
From bouncing in our cribs to leaping over puddles, jumping is a natural movement. But when it comes to competitive jumping, you need proper training to soar with the [...]