Speed And Strength
The Upper-Body Workout That Powered Devin Hester Into the NFL Record Books
Devin Hester has always looked up to Deion Sanders. That might still be the case, but now it's Sanders' turn to look up to Hester in the record books. Last [...]
You’re Doing It Wrong: Running
Dear runners,I've got something to tell you, it may not be easy to hear, but you've been doing it wrong this whole time. Now, I'm probably going to make...
Defensive Back Drills to Improve Your Footwork
Since leaving Vanderbilt University in 2008 ReShard Langford has spent time as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, the Kansas City Chiefs and the...
6 Exercises To Box Your Way To Knockout Power
A powerful punch is one that combines strength and quickness. Place it in a good location and you'll see knockout after knockout. But how do you develop this type of [...]
Get Faster: Speed Workouts
Athletes looking to get faster can reach their goal by performing comprehensive, intelligently structured speed workouts on a regular basis. These sessions, which can be movement-based, strength-based or both—should aim [...]
Ask the Experts: Can I Train Speed and Strength at the Same Time?
Q: Can I train speed and strength in the same workout? A: Yes. In fact, most elite athletes perform movement exercises geared toward speed and lifts geared toward strength in [...]
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 [...]
Resistance Speed: The Key to Increasing Speed, Strength and Power
We all hear that we need to push ourselves—go hard or go home—and even stretch our comfort level when training. There are science-based theories that support this mentality, like the [...]
Exercise of the Week: Spider-Man Stretch
Flexibility should be a critical component of every training program—one that every athlete should strive to improve. You can actually increase your speed and strength by simply improving your hip [...]
Build World-Class Speed for the Pitch
The U.S National Soccer Team’s impressive showing at the 2010 World Cup was largely powered by their leader’s superior speed, power and explosion. Landon Donovan demonstrated these weapons on the [...]
