Power Training: The Push Jerk
The push jerk is another great exercise for developing power in a team strength and conditioning setting. This exercise is performed standing up, uses most of the muscles of the body, and...
Real World Strength and Conditioning
How coaches use strength and conditioning to improve the performance of their athletes
Heavy Rope Wood Choppers, Part 1
In a previous post we talked about the heavy rope slam. This exercise is great for warming up and for metabolic conditioning. Another great exercise that can be used for both warming...
Sprinting: Bringing the Heel to the Hip
In a previous post we talked about the fact that sprinting starts with the feet. While that is true, a sprinting athlete has to do something with their feet beyond just have...
The One-Handed Kettlebell Swing
In a previous post we talked about the two-handed kettlebell swing. This is a great conditioning and strength exercise. As a conditioning exercise it does lend itself to a team setting as...
Power Training: The Hang Power Clean
The power clean is one of the foundational exercises in the weight room for developing power. With the power clean the athlete lifts the bar from the floor to the shoulders in...