Strength
Olympic Weightlifting Readiness
This article will go into detail about what an athlete can do to prepare for olympic weightlifting and why they should master the four prerequisite lifts before attempting any cleans [...]
The Science-Backed Weightlifting Warmup
We know the benefits of a quality strength-program. From improved athletic performance to better mental health, improved physique to better sleep-who doesn’t want all of these byproducts of working out? [...]
How to Fix Muscle Imbalances and Why You Should
Maintaining good musculoskeletal health is essential for overall well-being. Muscle imbalances can occur in any of the body's muscle groups. Various factors, such as sitting too much, work, lifestyle, previous [...]
Caffeinated Gum: A Secret Weapon for Athletes
Caffeine is by far the most widely used drug in the world. Yes, it is classified as a psychoactive drug because it influences our thoughts and feelings. And we all [...]
Benefits of Uneven Barbell Loading
If you have been training for a while and are looking to add a cool twist to your weight room training, quite literally it may be worth considering adding offset [...]
Workout on Game Day? Yes, It’s Beneficial
Game day workouts have caused some controversy with both young athletes and their parents. There are some who believe in it, and others who do not. While it may be [...]
Isometric Training Exercises for Wrestling
Isometric training is so often pushed aside for explosive workouts. Instead, wrestlers tend to focus on how fast they can shoot, takedown, or do a technique. That is all good. [...]
The Incredible Benefits of the Farmer’s Walk Exercise
Farmer’s holds and walks are excellent exercises to improve overall body, back, shoulder, and grip strength. However, the best thing about this exercise is that it integrates all your muscles [...]
Oscillation Training: The Key to Strength, Speed, and Explosiveness
What is OSCT OSCT (Oscillation Training) strengthens and develops the transitional speed of the eccentric, isometric, and concentric phases as rapidly as possible. It requires you to rapidly push and [...]
Is Acute: Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) Effective?
Training load and athletic injuries have long been synonymous, thus the number of studies aiming to quantify their precise relation has spiked in recent decades. One of the most popular [...]
