Why Almost No One Should Straight Bar Deadlift
Mike Boyle believes every athlete should Deadlift. He also believes no athlete—aside from powerlifters—should Straight Bar Deadlift. Why? Straight Bar (a.k.a. Barbell) Deadlifts force athletes to maneuver their bodies around [...]
The ‘Squatty Run’: The Weird Drill That Changes How You Sprint for the Better
“Run tall!” It’s one of the most ubiquitous cues in sprinting, a go-to line for many coaches who think their athletes can run faster. Yet it often does more harm [...]
The Insole That’s Helping Top Prospects Put Up Mind-Blowing Numbers at the NFL Combine
Quinnen Williams had done it. In 4.87 seconds—the time it took him to run his first 40-Yard Dash at the 2019 NFL Combine—he’d solidified himself as a top-five draft pick. [...]
The Weird Sprinting Cue That Actually Works
A coach can scream sprinting cues until they're blue in the face, but unless their athletes are being timed, it likely won't make much of a difference. Elite strength and [...]
Fan Throws 96 MPH at Radar Gun Booth, Gets MLB Contract
Most visits to the radar gun booth end with a hurt ego. After spending a few innings watching big leaguers effortlessly hurl 90-plus mph, we somehow convince ourselves we can [...]
‘Tummy Time’ Isn’t Just For Babies Anymore. Here’s Why Older Kids Might Need It, Too
Our society has a crippling technology addiction, and no age seems immune. The internet is a non-stop stream of content and diversions designed to be as distracting as possible, and [...]
