Strength Training Program
Lower-Body Strength Training for Lacrosse
With the lacrosse off-season in full swing, players are busy putting in work on the field and in the weight room. "Bigger, faster, stronger" is...
Does Running Build Muscle?
Does running build muscle? Going for a run can either complement or detract from a strength training program. It all depends on the type of running. If you compare the [...]
An Unconventional Shoulder Workout
Are heavy Overhead Presses and Dumbbell Presses the linchpins of a conventional shoulder workout? That's what we've always been told this, and for many years I trained with that in [...]
Off-Season Football Workouts, Part 4: Maximum Strength Training
In previous installments of my series on off-season football workouts, I have discussed building stability, strength and increasing lean body mass. (Read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 to [...]
Grip and Rip With Rice Bucket Hand-Strengthening Exercises
Big strong arms have little impact on power output. To add velocity to your swing, strong hands are more important than Popeye-like pipes. Grip strength enables an athlete to power [...]
The Importance of Exercise Technique
There’s a reason why every exercise you perform comes with instructions. They're not just to make you look good in the weight room—they're to train specific muscles. To get the [...]