Battle Ropes and Basketball
Battle ropes, also known as heavy ropes, have been around for about 20 years in the strength and conditioning world. They are long, thick, weighted ropes that are used for rhythmic total...
program design
Thoughts on the Needs Analysis
The needs analysis refers to information that is collected prior to writing a strength and conditioning program. It involves determining the strength and conditioning needs of the athlete based upon the sport,...
Thoughts on the squat
The squat is my one "must do" exercise for athletic strength and conditioning. There are a lot of ways this exercise can be performed. In a 2020 article Lahti et al examined...
If Willpower Is Lacking Gains Will Suffer
Hamstring strains are a common injury for athletes in sports that have to sprint. One of the interventions to help prevent these injuries is the Nordic hamstring exercise. With this exercise, the...
Treadmills vs. Over Ground Running, Yes Specificity Still Applies
Treadmills are used pretty extensively in the exercise science and strength and conditioning fields. They provide a lot of advantages for testing and for research. For example, it’s easier to film and...