Weightlifting
Use the Litvinov Workout to Increase Speed and Power
Last year, I picked up a book I recommend anyone serious about their training / coaching read. This book was Dan John's 'Never Let Go'. In it, Dan...
The Rock’s Ultimate Workout Will Leave You Feeling Weak and Feeble
[youtube video="24fdcMw0Bj0" /] Unless you live under a rock, you know that The Rock (a.k.a. Dwayne Johnson) is one of the most jacked guys on the planet. Just take a [...]
Avoid These Gym Hazards to Work Out Safely
Prevent Exercise-Related Injuries with These Tips So You Don't Miss Workouts or Games By Jim Carpentier, CSCS Injuries on the field, court, or ice are...
REVIEW: Why the Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit Might Be the Ideal Training Shoe for Athletes
Finding the perfect workout shoe can be a challenge. Unfortunately, many of the products on the market are designed for runners, not for those of us who lift weights. Since [...]
Try This Trap Bar Deadlift Variation to Build Single-Leg Strength
The Trap Bar is a crafty tool, a unique piece of equipment that is arguably one of those pieces of equipment that does not get often used, or it is...
Why Athletes Should Lift Like Powerlifters
Strength training is simply the ability of the body to develop more force in movement. This style of training is also most athletes' missing link to...
Terron Beckham, OBJ’s Cousin, Is Still Jacked and Crazy, Does Backflips During a Heavy Squat, Deadlift and Bench Press Superset
You remember Terron Beckham, right? He’s the ultra-jacked, ultra-athletic cousin of New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. We chronicled his attempts to land on an NFL roster last season, [...]
The 5 Muscles Athletes Neglect and How to Train Them
The human body is a thing of wonder. When everything works in harmony, it’s like an orchestra in which each player knows his or her part. But when something’s out [...]
Why Regressions Are the Real Secret to Getting Bigger, Stronger and Faster
When young athletes first venture into the weight room, many of them perform lifts they aren’t ready for with more weight than they should be using. The result is ineffective, [...]
How to Fix Common Power Clean Mistakes
Are you having trouble with the Power Clean? Does it feel like your body is going to break if you add more weight? If so, chances are you are doing it [...]
