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The 10 Best Plyometric Exercises for Athletes
Plyometric training is a great way for athletes to build explosive power. Performing plyometrics one to three times a week can increase your vertical...
Legendary Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw: Parents Today Don’t Want to Give Their Child a Chance to Fail
Muffet McGraw is basketball royalty. Since taking over as head coach for Notre Dame’s women’s basketball in 1987, she’s led the program to 8 Final Four appearances and two National [...]
How to Build a Basketball Body
In today's game of basketball, the level of athleticism is unmatched in history. Yes, many player are naturally gifted, but if you want to be elite, you must commit to [...]
The Superfood Diet That Helps Antonio Brown Devour Defenses
*This article first appeared on STACK in November 2017* When Antonio Brown began posting photos of his meals on Instagram several months ago, I took notice. We’ve covered AB’s nutrition [...]
Get Faster and More Nimble With 10 Agility Ladder Drills
10 Agility Ladder Drills for Enhancing Quickness and Mobility in Your SportBy Jim Carpentier, CSCS Sports coaches and recruiters prize "quick on their...
4 Hip Flexor Stretches to Relieve Tight Hips
The most common complaint we hear from our members is "My hips are so tight." The response is always "Here, try this hip flexor stretch." Well why are...
The ‘Golden Rules’ Nick Saban Teaches Every Alabama Defensive Back
Alabama is back in the College Football Playoff for the fourth consecutive year. One reason the Crimson Tide continually compete for National Championships? Stingy pass defense. Alabama is allowing just [...]
Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic Used to Drink a Gallon of Coca-Cola a Day. Here’s How He Got His Act Together And Lost Over 40 Pounds of Fat
When the Denver Nuggets drafted an unknown Serbian big man named Nikola Jokic with the 41st pick of the 2014 NBA Draft, most fans never noticed. In fact, we guarantee [...]
5 Workouts to Increase Your Vertical Jump
A good vertical jump can give you an immense advantage in athletics, particularly in basketball, where a strong and powerful jump can be the difference...
The 10 Best Speed Exercises for Athletes
Improving speed should be a goal of every athlete. No matter what sport you play, being faster than your opponent can be the difference between winning...