Summaries of the latest strength and conditioning research
Eccentric training has been around for a long time. Bodybuilders call it “negatives.” Basically eccentric training involves an exaggerated descent or lower phase of the lift. The focus of eccentric training is...
Consider the Source The sports coaching field is filled with information, especially with the internet, social media, and pdf’s. It can be overwhelming and impossible to keep up with. When I...
Coaches are always looking for more effective ways to coach. We all have to learn over the years that our coaching needs to be clear, concise, and memorable. Vern Gambetta calls this...
Ask anyone in the strength and conditioning field for more than a few minutes about how to develop hypertrophy and they will tell you that athletes need to do sets of 8-12...
In recent years, the hexagonal deadlift (i.e. the trap bar) has gained in popularity with athletic strength and conditioning circles. The argument is that it puts the body in a safer position...