San Diego Chargers
How Ryan Mathews Returned to Highlight Reel Status
The San Diego Chargers finally discovered a cure for their sluggish rushing attack—a healthy Ryan Mathews dishing out steady doses of punishing, between-the-tackles runs. In just his second game back [...]
STACK's NFL All-Undrafted Team: Offense
Only one active player from the San Diego Chargers' 2003 rookie class remains on the team’s current roster, and it’s not first-round pick Sammy Davis or second rounder Drayton Florence. [...]
The Training Behind Drew Brees's Record-Breaking Performance
“Every professional athlete, at some point along the line, has been told that they weren’t going to make it. And that definitely drives you as you go through it all.” [...]
Featured Flexibility Exercise: Scorpions
Who's Doing It? Ryan Matthews, San Diego Chargers Running Back Why Do It Warms up your glutes and low back Relieves tension in your mid-back (a common problem for athletes) [...]
The Inside Scoop on Tim Tebow's "Iron Sharpens Iron" Pre-Game Speech (With Video)
Welcome back to the impromptu re-launch of STACK’s “Locker Room Quote of the Week,” where we celebrate motivational quotes spoken by prolific figures in sports. Today’s inspirational spoken word comes [...]
Shock Doctor "Perfect Protection" Channel Launches on STACK.com
Today marks the official launch of the Shock Doctor "Perfect Protection" Channel on STACK.com. After initially making its mark in the sports gear industry with innovative, shock-absorbing, custom mouthguards, Shock [...]
Try Ryan Mathews’ Lateral Speed Workout
Summer speed sessions can be tricky. After finding the right balance of speed and strength workouts, you must plan carefully to maximize each speed session. [Hint: speed training is best [...]
A Whey to Promote Muscle Growth and Repair
Research suggests that compared to other proteins, whey is most effective for repairing exercise-induced muscle damage. Whey contains essential amino acids—important for muscle protein synthesis. It's also rapidly absorbed, so [...]
Homecoming: Josh Cribbs’ Campus Tour of Kent State
Posted on a door in the football offices at Kent State University, a glossy photo print catches the eye of Josh Cribbs, the multipurpose threat for the Cleveland Browns. In [...]
Exercise of the Week: Power Shrug
What separates athletes from bodybuilders? One key difference: the incorporation of multi-joint, functional exercises into athletes' training routines. It makes no sense to perform predominantly isolation exercises when muscles are [...]