Strength and Measurements Matter
The Olympic lifts have several phases. The first pull, where the bar is slowly lifted off the ground. The second pull, which is the explosive part of the lift. The amortization phase...
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Strength And Athletic Performance
Strength is critical for sports performance. This is a common topic for my social media posts and it is one that is not grasped by a lot of athletes and coaches. We’re...
Factors That Effect Force Production: It’s Complicated
There are a number of factors that are believed to impact our ability to exert force. Understanding these are important because they impact, limit, and can even enhance both training and athletic...
Training the Horizontal Application of Force
Much of strength training is concerned with the vertical application of force. Sit down and stand up in the squat, vertical application. Perform the second pull during the power clean or power...
Fundamental Lifts for Sports
When I started in the strength and conditioning field more than twenty years ago, the field was a lot different than today. At the time, most strength and conditioning coaches had a...