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...
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Controversial Speed Training Thoughts
Speed training can often be a controversial topic and I frequently add fuel to this fire on Twitter. Clearly it’s important for athletes to be able to run fast, but we often...
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...