Is the Earthquake Bar Worth It?
The mid-2000s were a revolutionary time in the fitness industry. Social media gained popularity, allowing massive amounts of information and communication to be absorbed instantly. With information rapidly being shared, [...]
The Best Way for Athletes to Stretch Their Hamstrings
If you spend an appreciable amount of time in a gym setting, you start to hear many of the same phrases, especially concerning pain, discomfort, and even injuries. "Man, my [...]
Push-Up Grip Guide: How Different Hand Positions Change the Exercise
Push-Ups are a great bodyweight exercise because they require no equipment, target several key muscle groups, and effectively build strength and lean muscle mass when performed correctly. But like any exercise, how you [...]
How Bad is My Sprained Ankle?
Ankle sprains are the most common type of injury in sports, especially basketball. Each year, millions of dollars are spent in emergency rooms nationwide treating ankle injuries. 85% percent of [...]
What is Shoulder Impingement? How to Avoid It and Treat It
Shoulder impingement syndrome affects many sports. Baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, and swimming athletes are the most affected. How does shoulder impingement syndrome develop? The rotator cuff tendon crosses through [...]
Should You Lift Heavy with Blood Flow Restriction Training?
Blood flow restriction training, also known as occlusion training, has recently become a popular rehab method for athletes and non-athletes alike. This type of training was first invented in the [...]
Could the Landmine Be a Secret Weapon for Female Athletes?
For the most part, male and female athletes should train the same way. A boys’ basketball strength and conditioning program should look very similar to a girls’ basketball strength and [...]
Why Baseball Needs to Put The Sleeper Stretch to Rest
What Is The Sleeper Stretch? The sleeper stretch has been around almost as long as baseball. To perform the sleeper stretch, one lays on the same side as their throwing [...]
The Signs of a Torn Meniscus and How to Fix It
The knee is an incredible joint. It can straighten and bend while supporting your body weight—or more if you’re lifting weight—and handle the stress of athletic movements such as sprinting [...]
Lesson Young Athletes Learn From Sports
What you learn on the court, rink, diamond, or whatever playing field you take when you participate in your sport, will be with you the rest of your life and shape the person you become.