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Why Sport-Specific Athletes Should Train RDLs

If your sport requires any running, jumping, skating, rotation, or throwing, listen up. Your posterior chain strength is important and it pays to know the movements in the gym that can net you the most gains. If you’re not using Romanian deadlifts to your...

3 Keys to a Speedier Sports Injury Recovery

Forced to take time off of training due to an injury? Injuries are extremely frustrating for any athlete who just wants to get back out there and continue making gains. But the worst thing you can do is rush back into it before you’re fully recovered. For the...

Become a Better BJJ Fighter by Training Strength & Power

As a BJJ athlete, you probably focus a lot on strategy by trying to dictate actions in a match or sparring. But if you’re only focusing on strategy, you’re likely not training intensely enough to gain strength. To become a better BJJ fighter, you need to include...

5 Lacrosse Exercises Every Player Should Do

Don't get me wrong, a strong back and chest are important, but a quick first step and an explosive split dodge can change the face of a game. For anyone looking to improve their lacrosse skills, lower-body strength is key. Focus on these five exercises this...

Advanced Plyometrics: Progress Your Jumps & Build Athleticism

Looking for an easy and effective way to build power and athleticism? Progressing simple plyo jumps should be your first stop. Building upon moves such as the squat jump and double leg hop improves your stability, coordination, power production, and ability to...

5 Powerful Plyometric Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

Is your body aging, or are you aging your body? If you’re not training for power, chances are your bones are losing density. These five simple plyometrics exercises (that can be done almost anywhere!) maximize your power, reinforce your bones, and reduce your risk...

3 Keys to a Perfect Golf Swing

Are you falling behind your playing partners? Is it a struggle to hit those long irons? Your own body might be limiting your swing. Doing some simple gym work ensures the engine and the chassis are working together to help you gain speed. Dr. Matthew Styf, PT, DPT...

Is Barefoot Training the Secret to Unlocking Your Athletic Success?

Foot mechanics are an increasingly hot topic in modern athletics. More athletes are discovering the pitfalls of shoes and the benefits of being able to use their feet properly. Maybe barefoot training has been on your radar, but where do you start? Sean Haber is a...

Why Deceleration is an Essential Skill (Plus Drills to Work on It)

When it comes to athletic performance, learning how to pump the brakes with body control is an often undertrained skill set. Being fast is worthless without a durable, long-lasting set of brakes. Matthew Ibrahim is an experienced S&C coach, college professor of...

Strength Training for Soccer Players: 5 Reasons to Get in the Gym

To strength train, or not to strength train? As a soccer player, you’ve probably heard arguments for both. Recent studies show that spending time in the weight room does you a lot of good and almost no harm – from preventing injury to giving you explosive speed....

Overspeed Training: Get Faster & More Explosive

What is overspeed training, and why should you do it? If you want to be a faster, stronger, and more efficient athlete, consider using these overspeed exercises and techniques in your next strength workout. Brandon Humphrey is a kinesiologist and personal trainer...

Understanding HRV Trends: A Beginner’s Guide

HRV is among the buzzy fitness metrics to surface with wearable tech in recent years, but there are good reasons — understanding your heart rate variability in the context of your nervous system is a huge indicator of your overall health. But the terminology and...