Thoughts on the squat
The squat is my one "must do" exercise for athletic strength and conditioning. There are a lot of ways this exercise can be performed. In a 2020 article Lahti et al examined...
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Sloppy and Slow Won’t Prevent Knee Injuries
I was working out in a commercial fitness center the other day when several high school girl softball players came in with their trainer. Their trainer then proceeded to have them do...
Squats: Form Matters
The squat is one of the most widely used exercises in athletic strength and conditioning. It’s also one of the most controversial. Over the years there’s been a standard in terms of...
Hamstring Training: More Than Leg Curls
The hamstrings, glutes, and lower back are an important chain of muscles for athletic performance. Not only are they important for performing movements that involve hip extension and knee flexion, but they...
What Happens To An Athlete After An ACL Injury?
ACL injuries are catastrophic, season-ending injuries. However, with advanced in medicine, rehab, and strength and conditioning they are no longer career-ending injuries. Between working with athletes and watching the media, it feels...