Sprinting: Bringing the Heel to the Hip
In a previous post we talked about the fact that sprinting starts with the feet. While that is true, a sprinting athlete has to do something with their feet beyond just have...
Real World Strength and Conditioning
How coaches use strength and conditioning to improve the performance of their athletes
The One-Handed Kettlebell Swing
In a previous post we talked about the two-handed kettlebell swing. This is a great conditioning and strength exercise. As a conditioning exercise it does lend itself to a team setting as...
Power Training: The Hang Power Clean
The power clean is one of the foundational exercises in the weight room for developing power. With the power clean the athlete lifts the bar from the floor to the shoulders in...
Sprinting Starts with the Feet
Sprinting starts with the feet. When a sprinting athlete lifts their foot, they will “cast” their foot. This refers to dorsiflextion at the ankle and picking up the big toe. During sprinting,...
The Jump Rope Needs to be in Your Toolbox!
The jump rope is an incredibly versatile tool for an athlete’s strength and conditioning program. There are several things that it does really well. First, it’s a great tool for the foot,...