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Training and Testing Beginner Athletes
This past summer our tennis coach had a major revelation that his team lacked sufficient strength. To remedy this, he signed up some of his summer tennis camp kids for →
Squatober for Athletes
October is here and that means Squatober is in full swing. Should your athletes join the party? The squat is without a doubt one of the most valuable exercises you →
Demolition Atlas Medicine Ball
I’ve had the opportunity to work with the Demolition Atlas Medicine Ball and they hit the mark in all categories. If you are looking for a medicine ball that is →
3 Moves From PE Class That Develop Athleticism
In previous blogs we have discussed our belief in Long Term Athletic Development, with this belief in mind we look to develop athleticism in stages. This approach allows us to →
Accelerate Your Upper Body Power with the Tsunami Bar
It’s often said that there is nothing new under the sun with strength training, and it’s mostly true. It’s not often that a new training concept or implement comes around. →
HexCel Bar Review by Fitness Test Lab
Happy New Year: Fall Athletics
Happy New Year…It may seem a little early to be talking about January 1st but I am referring to the new school year instead. Back to school is the most →
The Nucleus Omnibell: A Unique Cross Between Kettlebell and Dumbbell
The Gopher Performance Nucleus Omnibells look a little strange at first, but you’ll quickly realize how nice they are. The uniquely-shaped implement is a new and improved take on the →
6 Tips to Pain-Free Bench Pressing
Having worked with NFL offensive and defensive lineman, I can tell you, often they have some shoulder pain when bench pressing. Many of these guys have had shoulder surgery and rehab. They →