The Importance of Training Below the Knee
The muscles and ligaments located below the knee are very important to train as these areas are frequently injured by athletes who engage in sprinting or explosive changes of direction. The two...
Real World Strength and Conditioning
How coaches use strength and conditioning to improve the performance of their athletes
Training the Hamstrings, Glutes, and Lower Back, Part 2
Training the Hamstrings and Glutes, Part 2 This posting will provide additional workouts, using mainly bodyweight exercises, for the glutes and hamstrings. We’ll cover the following exercises in this post: marching, inchworms,...
Training the Hamstrings, Glutes, and Lower Back Part 1
This post will describe several exercises and sample workouts to help strengthen the hamstrings and glutes. We’ll focus on the following exercises: Romanian deadlifts, standing good mornings, reverse hyperextensions, and back raises....
The Importance of Training the Hamstrings and Glutes
The hamstrings and glutes are extremely important muscles for athletes, yet they are often overlooked since they are behind the athlete and not often seen in the mirror. The hamstrings are a...