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STACK Science: How Muscles Work and How To Make Them Work Better
Every athlete knows muscles power sports performance—they're the source of strength, speed and overall movement. But although lots of buzz words are tossed around in training rooms—like "muscle contractions," "fast-twitch [...]
STACK Radar: 2XU Performance Compression Gear
Earlier this week, STACK attended the U.S. media launch for 2XU, a top sports clothing brand in Australia. The company produces performance compression gear suitable for all sports, but favored [...]
Exercise of the Week: Single-Leg Pistol Squat
Weight room time shouldn't all be spent lifting for strength and power. Other attributes, like balance and coordination, are equally important and should be developed as part of every athlete’s [...]
Exercise of the Week: Plate Extensions
Almost every skill executed in sports—whether running, jumping or throwing a ball—begins with power that originates from the ground and travels up through the body. To appreciate the importance of [...]
The Beast Workout Behind Marshawn Lynch’s 67-Yard TD Run
This week’s training behind the highlight feature needs no introduction. Marshawn Lynch’s ground-rattling 67-yard touchdown rush featured everything you’d expect from a highlight-worthy play: a power running attack, a wicked [...]
A Simple Solution for Better Barefoot Training
By now, you're probably aware of the tremendous benefits of barefoot training—including increased foot, ankle and calf strength, which result in improved speed and change-of-direction ability. Sprinting or performing drills [...]
Avoid Injuries With Dwyane Wade’s Ankle Strength Routine
Ankle sprains are the most common injury affecting basketball players. The crowded nature of the game forces players to jump and change direction with other players’ feet littering the floor [...]
Activate Your Core and Build Balanced Upper-Body Strength With Antonio Gates
The complement to San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates’ pure athleticism is a disciplined—and sophisticated—approach to training. “It’s about quality reps for me,” Gates told us during a recent [...]
Exercise of the Week: Barefoot Balance Towel Drill
Balance is a huge component of many different sports skills. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to accurately throw a pass, shoot a puck or shed a defender. It’s sometimes [...]
Exercise of the Week: Single-Arm Physioball Dumbbell Press
Want to develop strength effectively? Here's how: perform exercises that use large muscles and multiple joints. That's why the Chest Press, which does both, is the primary exercise for developing [...]