Maximal strength, as measured by 1-RM, is a foundation of planning and programming the strength and conditioning of athletes. A lot of strength training is programmed based on a percentage of 1-RM...
A popular lab assessment for weightlifters is the isometric mid-thigh pull. Some authors have suggested that a mid-shin (i.e. bar on the floor) might be a good way to assess force production...
The deadlift is a popular exercise in strength and conditioning. It is a total body exercise that involves exerting force against the ground while the athlete stands up with heavy weights in...
I'm going to start this post with a workout program. Below is a look at a week of workouts for an elite, international-caliber sprinter. This is a late preparatory phase/early pre-season phase...
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...