Squat Jump
What is the Best Type of Jump Squat?
The Jump Squat is a staple of plyometric training, which develops explosive speed, power and jumping ability. The exercise forces the lower body to triple extend—a coordinated extension of the [...]
How to Train for the Vertical Jump Test
Both collegiate and professional recruiters frequently use the Vertical Jump Test to assess explosiveness and athletic ability. In just one jump, coaches can tell a lot about an athlete, so [...]
Conditioning for the Big Man on the Field
Being a former 310-lb. All-Big Ten and NFL lineman myself, I know the importance of being a well-conditioned athlete. I also know that between practices, games and lifting, our knees [...]
Amp Your Athleticism the STACK Way
We've spent years obsessing about training, completely immersing ourselves in advice from the nation's top S+C coaches. We've identified and presented hundreds of cutting-edge workouts that are respected by the [...]
