Pull-Up
Do More Pull-Ups Fast With ‘Level-Ups’
When it comes to major bang-for-your-buck exercises in the vertical pull category, Level-Ups bring a lot to the table. Now, if you can't bust out at least a [...]
Does Bodyweight Training Count as Strength Training?
Far too often, educated strength and conditioning coaches get caught up in what the hottest books recommend as the do-or-die essentials of exercise. While everyone has their favorites, we also [...]
The Five Essential Movements for Building Athletic Strength
For an athlete or coach who's just beginning to dive into the world of strength and conditioning, the topic has arguably never felt more confusing. As the internet continues to [...]
Athlete Benchmarks: How Much Weight Should You Lift?
How much do you bench? This is probably the first thing you’ll get asked when you talk about working out.
The Most Effective Suspension Trainer Exercises
The suspension trainer. It's a tool that can enhance almost any strength and conditioning or fitness program because of its many unique benefits. These benefits include an easy way to [...]
You Can Perform These ‘No Excuses’ Exercises Anytime, Anywhere
Sports conditioning, fitness and health professionals hear many excuses why people skip exercise. They're too tired to train; no time to exercise; bad weather for traveling to the gym; too [...]
The 7 Most Dangerous Exercises for Your Shoulders
You do an exercise, feel a twinge in your shoulder and power through the remaining reps because, well, you think you're weak if you don't. However, your shoulders simply are [...]
Metabolic Resistance Training vs. Cardio Interval Training: Which Is Best for You?
HIIT workouts. You see them advertised everywhere. From fitness social media accounts to the posters and schedules at your neighborhood gym, HIIT (short for high-intensity interval training) is one of [...]
7 Grip Strengthening Exercises That Will Make You Better At Your Sport
As we all know, a strong grip will help you when it comes to the weight room. Holding a bar or doing Pull-Ups and being able to withstand the pain [...]
Use These 5 Tips to Get a Killer Workout in 30 Minutes
Recently an athlete asked me, “What can I do if I only have 30 minutes to work out?” At first, I wasn't quite sure how to tackle that question. As [...]