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Contralateral Circuit Training
The contralateral circuit can be used during the first aerobic block to develop an effective aerobic base to build upon later. The aerobic block is an overlooked and neglected component →
3 Core Exercises Every Athlete Should Master
An efficient core allows for optimal acceleration, deceleration, and stabilization of the kinetic chain during functional movement. Core training is a vital aspect and common practice of functioning athletes at all levels. →
Don’t Make These Mistakes with Supersets
My coaching goal is to be as effective and efficient as possible. In other words, I strive to yield the best results in the least amount of time. Therefore, I →
Sprint Mechanics for Your Athletes
Most athletes and coaches strive for increased speed as an important aspect of their training. To achieve that goal, our summer program incorporates a lot of sprint mechanics out on →
High School Weight Program Evaluations
July is coming to an end and at our place of employment that means we need to write our end-of-year weight program evaluations. I never have been able to figure →
Triune Brain Theory and Strength Training
Over the past 20 years of teaching high school weight training, I have discovered several philosophies that have helped guide me. Several years ago, I was introduced to the Triune →
How to Add Fun Competition Workouts to Groups
Coaches are always looking for ways to add fun competition workouts to their programs. In my experience, competition workouts are a great way to break up the monotony of training →
Choosing the Right Weightlifting Belt for Your Athletes
Weightlifting belts have been a staple in the weight room for many years, especially for athletic populations. They are extremely popular in power lifting and often used in Olympic lifting →
4 Farmer’s Walk Exercises to Get Farm Strong
As strength coaches, we are always seeking out training equipment that can maximize training efficiency. One of the best Jack-of-all-trades tools to accomplish multiple fitness goals simultaneously is the farmer’s →