Training Volume vs. Frequency: It’s Important To Read The Study
It’s important to read studies if you want to get an idea of their value. It’s important to read the entire study and not just stop at the abstract, because sometimes the...
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The Split Squat And Unilateral Strength
The split squat (essentially perform squats with one foot in front of the other, focuses the resistance on the front leg) is one of my favorite exercises. Urquhart et al , in...
Strength Training And The Throws
Legendary throws coach Don Babbitt has an excellent article on strength training and the men’s throws in track and field. In this article, Coach Babbitt is drawing on more than 30 years...
Fundamental Lifts for Sports
When I started in the strength and conditioning field more than twenty years ago, the field was a lot different than today. At the time, most strength and conditioning coaches had a...
Focus on the Fundamentals
There are three fundamental types of exercise that are important for any successful strength and conditioning program. These are the squat, the press, and the pull. The squat develops the ability to...