Velocity
Exercise of the Week: Dumbbell Single-Arm Overhead Swing
The STACK Exercise of the Week will help you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. This week we highlight the Dumbbell Single-Arm Overhead Swing, an exercise [...]
The Skills Needed to Develop Agility
Agility is a confusing term for many athletes. Some see it as the ability to change direction as quickly as possible, which can be measured in drills like the 5-10-5 [...]
Now Hear This: Bassnectar feat. Lupe Fiasco "Vava Voom"
California DJ Bassnectar recruited hip hop artist Lupe Fiasco for the latest single off his new album, "Vava Voom." The track is an excellent blend (and an increasingly popular combo) of [...]
2012 MLB Spring Training: Atlanta Braves Closer and 2011 NL Rookie of the Year Craig Kimbrel
Nineteen MLB closers recorded 30 or more saves in 2011, but only one stood less than six feet tall. That pitcher was Craig Kimbrel, the 5’11”, 205-pound closer for the [...]
Breakthrough Prospects at the 2012 NFL Draft: Defensive End Melvin Ingram
During the month of February, STACK traveled to four of the nation’s elite Combine training facilities, visiting with more than 30 top NFL prospects—and observing countless others—to experience what premier [...]
The Keys to Improving Pitching Speed and Power
Pitching speed is a product of physics. The more force you can put on the ball, the faster your pitch will be. Most pitchers focus on developing core and shoulder [...]
Develop a More Powerful Volleyball Serve
Serving with both velocity and accuracy is essential when playing at higher levels. Focusing on proper mechanics will reduce the risk of injury and increase your chances for success. Here's [...]
Fuel Up Before a Workout With RSP Nutrition Fast Fuel
As an athlete, you consistently train at a high level of intensity to maximize your performance. To power your workouts, you need to fuel your body with the right nutrients [...]
Four Exercises to Build Acceleration
Speed and acceleration are not the same thing. Speed is how fast you can sprint at maximum velocity. Acceleration is reaching top speed as quickly as possible. The ability to [...]
Power Development, Part II: Lower Your Percentages
To specifically train power, strength-speed and speed-strength, you can’t train heavy all the time. To ensure that a lift’s velocity [how fast you move a load] is training you for [...]