Power Clean
Calf Exercises That Work
Building strong calves are essential to performing in virtually all athletic endeavors. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, many gym-goers tend to...
3 Not-So-Common Training Mistakes Athletes Make
On any given day I interact with and coach any number of young, impressionable athletes ranging from the more popular sports like baseball, softball,...
Build Sports Strength and Power With This 12-Week Workout
Sports strength is a critical ability for athletes. Strength is the foundation for jumping, throwing, running fast, and changing directions. It is...
The 5 Most Common Olympic Lifting Mistakes And How to Fix Them
Exercise: Power Clean Mistake: Rounded Back One could debate whether this is the most common Olympic lift technique problem, however the reason this...
In-Season Weight Training for Football
Once football season begins, it can be difficult to find time to lift weights. Preparing for the upcoming game eats up much of your time during the week, and after [...]
Tough Triceps Workout for Athletes
The triceps are an important muscle group for many sports. Heavily involved in throwing and pushing, the triceps also have a role in shoulder movements, like when you move your [...]
Alternatives to Olympic Lifts for Power Development
For years, the gold standard for developing power in the weight room has been Olympic lifts—the Clean, the Snatch and their variations. Both clinical and anecdotal evidence confirm that these [...]
Improve Your Acceleration With Strength Training
Improving acceleration comes down to two concepts: the amount of force you put into the ground and the ability to apply that force quickly. Newton's Third Law of Motion beautifully [...]
Get Powerful With These Exercises
Powerful athletes sprint faster, jump higher and ultimately dominate on the court, field or track. The term power refers to the amount of strength you can produce in as short [...]
3 Effective Power Clean Alternatives
There is no true substitute for the Power Clean. However, if you are unable to perform this exercise, alternatives exist that can offer similar benefits. The Power Clean works a [...]