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The Perfect Superset for Speed
Two major components of raw speed are glute strength and full hip extension [driving a leg back behind the body]. For proof, refer to the above image of Tyson Gay, [...]
The Amazing 175-Pound Chin-Up
Chin-Ups and Pull-Ups are two of the best upper-body strength exercises for athletes. Healthy doses of these vertical pulls help an athlete develop powerful shoulders, arms, forearms, hands, back and [...]
Exercise of the Week: RDL With Shoulder Shrug
Challenging your body as much as possible during a training session will improve your strength. However, since you don’t have all day to spend in the weight room, it’s important [...]
Philadelphia 76ers Band Circuit
Jesse Wright, Philadelphia 76ers S+C consultant and program director for Summit Sports Training Center, provides a band circuit to perform 35 minutes before a game. Besides boosting your flexibility, this [...]
Fight Counter-Rotation With Rodney Martin
Did you know that when you run, the surface of the track releases energy that can affect your performance? It’s called counter-rotation, and it happens in the drive phase, when [...]
Dunta Robinson's Agility Resistance Training
Add a hill to your agility training to get a performance enhancement edge and to improve beyond typical expectations. A few reasons to train your agility on a hill: 1. [...]
Long Beach State’s Double Play Tips for Shortstops
T.J. Bruce, Long Beach State infielders coach, provides five tips to help shortstops turn the perfect 6-4-3 double play. 1. Pre-pitch Most shortstops make the mistake of being flat-footed during [...]
Long Beach State's Double Play Tips for Shortstops
T.J. Bruce, Long Beach State infielders coach, provides five tips to help shortstops turn the perfect 6-4-3 double play. 1. Pre-pitch Most shortstops make the mistake of being flat-footed during [...]
University of Florida’s Pre-Game Reactionary Drills
“Working reaction drills prior to a game enhances a player’s reaction time and quickness by stimulating the nervous system,” says Florida baseball strength and conditioning coach Frank Piraino. A few [...]
LSU Soccer Dynamic Warm-Up
Injuries on the soccer field are inevitable, but a muscle pull or tear should never occur in the friendly confines of the weight room. To keep your muscles loose, incorporate [...]