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J.R. Smith Had to Pay His Coach $100 for Being Fooled by DeMar DeRozan’s Pump Fake
The Cleveland Cavaliers made short work of the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Cavs [...]
Watch Jordan Clarkson Crash a Rec League Basketball Game and Cross a Defender Into Oblivion
For teams that don't qualify for the NBA Playoffs, the offseason can be long and full of down time. It [...]
Watch Dallas Cowboys Rookie Ryan Switzer Show Off His Incredible Footwork
During his career at the University of North Carolina and in the Senior Bowl that followed, the overall scouting report [...]
LeBron James Reveals That He Is Secretly Left-Handed
When you're the best basketball player on the planet, and your Cleveland Cavaliers squad is in the midst of sweeping [...]
6 Gluten-Free Snacks That Will Power Athletes
Need an easy-to-grab gluten free snack for work or your kiddo's summer day camp? Or, just need a healthy snack to keep at work? Look no further than...
Check Out the Best Trick Shots From the Kicker the Patriots Invited to Minicamp
The New England Patriots have a history of signing players with unconventional backgrounds or who went undrafted. Well, in the [...]
Kyle Korver Is Blown Away By LeBron’s Tireless Work Ethic: ‘He’s a Machine’
Kyle Korver knows how it feels to run into LeBron James in the playoffs. In both of the past two [...]
Lonzo Ball’s First Signature Shoe Just Dropped. Would You Pay $500 For Them?
Nike, Under Armour and adidas all turned down shoe endorsement deals with Lonzo Ball. Their decisions had nothing to do [...]
Kobe Bryant Has Been Helping Isaiah Thomas Study Playoff Film Since the Celtics Started 0-2 Against the Bulls
The Boston Celtics had a rough beginning to the 2017 NBA Playoffs. They started 0-2 against the Chicago Bulls, and [...]
This 14-Year-Old Catcher Only Has One Arm and He’s Still a Beast
Luke Terry is a 14-year-old eighth-grader at Cornersville Middle School in Lewisburg, Tennessee. He is the catcher on the baseball [...]
Is Peanut Butter Actually Healthy?
What would we do without peanut butter?
Game-Day Nutrition for Soccer Players
The nutritional needs of soccer players tend to be higher than most athletes due to the constant motion and requirements of the game.
New Study Says ‘Food Deserts’ Not to Blame for America’s Junk Food Addiction
Americans are fatter and more unhealthy than ever before.
In October, a report released by the National Center for Health Statistics […]
Here’s What Happened When Gatorade Sent Me to Train Outdoors in the Brutally Cold Minnesota Winter
When Gatorade invited STACK to their “G Sweat School” event in Minneapolis ahead of Super Bowl LII, I thought I […]
Basketball Guru Kevin Eastman On How Coaching From the Stands Ruins One of Sports’ Key Life Skills
Kevin Eastman knows basketball. He was an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics for eight seasons, including their 2008 championship […]
6 Killer Kettlebell Warm-Ups for Team Sports Training
Kettlebells exploded on the strength and conditioning scene over 20 years ago and they remain very popular with strength and […]
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TRAINING
5 Outfield Drills for Youth Baseball
One of the most common questions we get from little league baseball coaches is, "what are some outfield drills for youth baseball players that we can...
10 Keys to Being a Great Basketball Defender
When it comes to hoop dreams, most are filled with high-flying dunks, game-winning buzzer beaters and ankle-breaking crossovers.
Very few young […]
Tighten Up Your Core With This At-Home Bodyweight Circuit
Hey Ben, how can I really tighten my core? That is a question I hear every day! The truth? Well, it's a lot of things that need to happen. You need a...
3 Warm-Ups Moves for Your Best Squat Day Ever
A great squat day starts with a good warm-up.
In the below video, Dr. Ryan Summers, physical therapist and co-owner of […]
3 Things Strength Coaches Demand of Athletes Yet Often Forget Themselves
As coaches, we should always be searching for ways to help our athletes.
Whether it be offering some much-needed advice, helping […]
3 Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Exercises to Relieve Low-Back Pain
At least 80 percent of Americans will experience low-back pain in their lifetime.
But you are not powerless against it.
A few […]
The Pro Factory: How Ohio State’s WR Room Churns Out Beasts
Ohio State’s wide receiver room is a bonafide pro factory.
Since 2015, eight Buckeye receivers have been drafted into the NFL.
The […]
15 Games Every American Kid Should Play
Let the kids play.
Modern children are over-scheduled and overprotected, leaving them little time for fun and games.
Yet play is essential […]
How to Know if You’re Ready for Pain-Free Running
Running is hard.
It takes tremendous discipline to log those long miles, and if you’ve got the drive to do it, […]
Football Defensive Schemes: The Basics You Should Know
Calling a defense is one of the greatest challenges in football. Game plans are based entirely on prediction—predicting what formations […]
How to Instantly Tell if Your Planks are Lame or Legit
Tell Dr. Matt Stevens you can hold a Plank longer than say, 30 seconds, and you’ll likely wind up with […]
USC Fans Freaking Out Over What Could Be Their Worst Recruiting Class Ever
The golden days of USC football seem like a distant memory.
Under Pete Carroll, the Trojans were a monster. Between 2002 […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Jumped Like Michael Jordan on His Latest Wonder-Goal
Age can’t slow down Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Juventus star, who will turn 35 in February, recently scored one of the most […]
Turn High Expectations Into Tangible Goals You Can Smash
Do you ever feel like you carry a weight of expectation on your shoulders, but you’re not sure where it […]
What Coaches Get Wrong About ‘Breathing’ and ‘Bracing’
“Breathe! Brace! Now move! Come on!”
How often have you seen a coach or personal trainer bellowing such commands to an […]
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Why 33-Year Old Frank Gore Can’t Wait to Get Hit
“Be the hammer, […]
Badminton Olympian Celebrates Olympic Achievements By Eating a Massive Amount Of McDonald’s
Olympic athletes grind for four […]
Fantasy Football Sleepers to Watch at Every Position
Fantasy football owners are preparing their big boards, […]
Derek Watt Wants to Block his Brother J.J. in the NFL
San Diego Chargers rookie fullback Derek Watt is not shying away from competing against his brother in the NFL.
In an […]
America’s Only Male Olympic Weightlifter in Rio is a Vegan
During the Olympics, people love […]
Justin Gatlin Taks About His Preparation for Rio
Most observers expect Usain Bolt […]
Allyson Felix Says She’s Ready to ‘Take Care of Business’ in Rio
U.S. sprinter Allyson Felix failed to make the 200-meter event for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Felix was still healing […]

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Build an NFL Body With Odell Beckham Jr.’s Weight Room Workout
You know that speed kills, but Odell Beckham Jr. will be the first to tell you that one cannot win […]
3 Common Sprinting Tips That Actually Make You Slower
Have you ever wondered why, despite trying common sprinting improvement techniques (such as lifting your knees), you’re not really getting […]
Why Core Stiffness Matters More Than Core Strength
When it comes to building speed, coaches tend to focus on sprint mechanics, power-based training and plyometrics. Coaches think when […]
This Type of Exercise Has a Powerful Effect on Kid’s Brains—And Most Aren’t Getting Enough Of It
If you are a youth athlete, parent or coach, chances are you crave information on new exercises to improve strength, […]
4 Drills For Building an NBA-Style Explosive First Step
With regards to basketball training, a lot of attention seems to be placed on vertical jump or vertical power development. […]
Increase Your Explosiveness with the Power Curl
How many times have you seen a wrestler get in on a leg for a takedown, but not finish it? A wrestler needs to be able to generate explosive power to...
A Simple Exercise to Fix Bad Posture Fast
What do your average desk jockey and gym rat have in common?
At first glance, not much. They eat differently, they […]
4 Squat Variations That Should Be in Your Training Arsenal
Many trainers, coaches and lifters believe that the basic Barbell Back Squat is the ultimate lift. They’re not necessarily wrong, […]