Raises
Calf Raises to Prevent Ankle Sprains
No athlete wants to miss a game because of a sprained ankle, yet it’s one of the most common injuries in sports. After all, you’re constantly using your ankles for [...]
Should Women Lacrosse Players Wear Helmets?
Increased public awareness of concussions and their effects—from the NFL to youth leagues—makes it easy to understand the argument for requiring helmets, even in a sport like women’s lacrosse. But [...]
Exercise of the Week: Dumbbell Shoulder Dropset Circuit
For athletes in any contact sport, strong and large shoulders are essential for dishing out and absorbing contact. Thomas Jones, Kansas City Chiefs RB, embraces this philosophy by making sure [...]
Exclusive Training Videos With All-Pro Linebacker Patrick Willis
Patrick Willis is one of the most jacked-up dudes in the NFL, and STACK is proud to present his exclusive training regimen. Let us be the first to tell you, [...]
In-Season Lifting for Football Players
Football players at every level train hard all year to prepare for a long, grueling season. However, many young players forget the importance of maintaining their strength and muscle mass [...]
Exercise of the Week: Calf Raise
Although a simple exercise, Calf Raises are a staple in any lower-body training program—for good reason. The calf and other lower leg and ankle muscles generate speed when running or [...]
Knee Injury Rehab
When rehabbing a nasty knee injury, there are two key factors—creating equal strength in your leg muscles, and working on balance. According to Jason McVeigh, head athletic trainer at the [...]
Basketball Power Transition
Everything you do on the hardwood comes from your legs. If you can’t jump up and extend your arms to grab a rebound or slam one down, you’re not going [...]
Tennis Ball Reaction Drill with the University of Miami
Your nickname might be “Lightning,” but if you can’t get off the line of scrimmage quickly, you could be reduced to a state of static shock on the football field. [...]
Puck Power
When setting up your on- and off-ice training regimen, strengthening your calves probably isn’t the first thing you think about. But if you want to glide by the competition this [...]