Are Hex Bar Deadlifts Better?
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...
Strength and Conditioning
The Prone Kettlebell Row
The prone kettlebell row is an exercise that develops the muscles of the back, shoulders, arms, and core. It requires the athlete to develop balance and muscular endurance to perform. It also...
Controversial Thoughts on Baseball and Speed Training
I’m not going to lie, I’m going to annoy some people with this post. This is a “food for thought” post. That means that I’m going to point some things out, but...
Real World Agility and Basketball
Real-world agility for basketball As I’ve said in other posts, to me agility is about applying strength and conditioning to the sport. So this is a lot bigger than a handful...
The Windmill Is A Valuable Addition to Your Kettlebell Exercises
Kettlebells provide an enormous amount of flexibility in terms of the exercises that you can do with them. Some of these exercises train balance, proprioception, mobility, strength, and endurance in really creative...