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Speed Drill of the Day: Test Yourself with the 5-10-5 Shuttle Drill
The ability to cover ground quickly defines speed. But when you’re playing your sport (unless you're a sprinter), chances are you won't be running in a straight line for more [...]
Why Your Instagram Box Jump Isn’t That Impressive
We’ve seen athletes showing off their crazy-high Box Jumps on Instagram. At first glance, they are jaw-dropping feats of athleticism. A guy like J.J. Watt, who’s listed as 288 pounds, [...]
Speed Drill of the Day: Improve Your Playmaking Ability with the Med Ball Push to Sprint
One of the hardest things for an athlete to develop is first-step speed and acceleration. However, these attributes are crucial to success in almost every sport. Plays rarely come down [...]
Speed Drill of the Day: Develop Full-Body Power with this Simple Med Ball Exercise
One of the quickest ways to improve your athletic performance is to work on your triple extension, the ability to simultaneously extend your hips, knees and ankles—a movement required for [...]
King of the Hill: 5 Hill Run Exercises to Supercharge Your Speed
The weather’s heating up and you’re no longer confined to training in a dank, dark weight room or a musty indoor track. One great way to take advantage of the [...]
How the Cable Machine Can Help You Get Faster
Speed training requires more than just running fast. The right work in the gym can be the difference maker. There are a few weak links that are often...
Speed Drill of the Day: Reverse Lunges
Often, a small change can make a big difference in the effectiveness of an exercise. If you’re someone who's looking to increase speed and lower-body strength, the Reverse Lunge is [...]
Speed Drill of the Day: Weighted Arm Swings
In many people’s minds, upper-body exercises won't build speed. To them, a strong and flexible lower body are all you need to run faster. However, the upper body does play [...]
Supreme Speed: 6 Training Tips from Football’s Fastest Man
The game of football is faster than ever. As offenses have powered up and more emphasis has been placed on spreading defenses, the difference between making or missing a play [...]
Get Better Basketball Handles With Wall Drills
Players at all levels must be able to skillfully handle the basketball. Regardless of your position, you will sometimes be forced to dribble—to break out of a full-court press, find [...]