Strength Exercises
Cluster Sets for Strength and Performance
Cluster sets can be defined as a unique and specialized form of strength training to help elicit a higher quality of muscular contractions across each repetition. Traditionally, an athlete or [...]
What Does It Mean to Be “Fit”?
When working in the strength and conditioning or performance realm of fitness, defined targets and benchmarks are easy to determine - there are certain requirements of the sport and through [...]
A Day in the Life of Cristiano Ronaldo: What He Eats and His Strength Training Program
What makes greatness great? Cristiano Ronaldo was just a skinny teenager when he just started playing soccer professionally. Now he is CR7; it sounds like a superhero name. Who knows, [...]
How Micro-Progressions Can Change Your Workouts
You may have heard the term “Micro-progression” utilized before when it comes to subtly advancing an exercise. You may have also just sub-consciously dismissed the notion and brushed it off [...]
A Multi-Layered Progression to The Kettlebell Swing For Athletes
Throughout my time in the performance field, the athletes I have had the pleasure to work with know how much I value the prescription of the kettlebell swing and its [...]
Progressions and Regressions of Exercises, Such as the Squat and Deadlift
A conversation I’ve had countless times with clients, both young and old, centers around exercise selection. More specifically, exercises they have either been instructed “not to do” or are simply [...]
In-Season Hockey Strength Training Program
Strength training in-season is much different than training pre-season. You don’t need to do it so much because you are only trying to maintain, not develop, strength. During the season, [...]
Happy Hips: Exercises to Keep Your Hips Healthy
In the 21st Century, the amount of hip arthroscopy has increased exponentially around the world. The procedures used to treat hip pain, hip impingement, and hip joint disorder have also [...]
Upper Body Agonist/Antagonist Program to Develop Strength and Speed
Agonist Antagonist Training (AAT) is not just good for saving time. It is an excellent program to develop strength. But for it to be effective, you need to know how [...]
Tips to Reduce Muscle Soreness
Getting started in training or a change in how you prepare for an upcoming season can be a very exciting time. Unfortunately, moving into the second or third day of [...]
