The Deadlift is not an Isometric Exercise
A popular lab assessment for weightlifters is the isometric mid-thigh pull. Some authors have suggested that a mid-shin (i.e. bar on the floor) might be a good way to assess force production...
Research
Summaries of the latest strength and conditioning research
Which Lower Body Exercise is Better?
When training athletes, we have to keep in mind that they have limited time to train and a limited ability to recover. With that in mind we have to be very deliberate...
The Sprint Start Impacts Performance
The short sprints are typically divided into several phases: The start (reacting to the gun, getting out of the blocks)Acceleration (increasing velocity)Maximum velocity (reaching the athlete’s maximum velocity in the race)Speed endurance...
Powerlifting: Adaptations are sport specific
Powerlifting is a sport characterized by lifting as much weight as one can, for a single repetition, in the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Because it is a maximal strength sport, training...
Time is not a Strength and Power Athlete’s Friend
Like other exercise students, I had a lot of education about the impact of age on the body - especially chronic disease, the bones, and strength/muscle mass. A question that always comes...