Why a Hard Workout Isn’t Always a Good Workout
We live in a society that often equates "more" with "better." Going overboard is engrained in American culture, and our approach to fitness is no different. When talking about training, [...]
3 Common Box Jump Mistakes That Might Be Holding You Back
The Box Jump is a popular exercise for athletes of all ages. In recent years, a number of viral videos have shown athletes jumping onto absurdly high boxes, only increasing [...]
Why Athletes Should Avoid the Smith Machine
Every few weeks, an athlete will ask me about the Smith machine. Normally, it goes something like, "Hey Coach, there's this thing at the Y where the bar is on [...]
Unilateral vs. Bilateral Training: What’s Best for Athletes?
When it comes to resistance training, most movements fall into two categories—unilateral exercises or bilateral exercises. Unilateral exercises are performed with one arm or a leg at a time. Bilateral [...]
Should Athletes Train With Equipment Like Weight Belts, Lifting Straps and Knee Wraps?
In the world of strength training, people are always looking for an edge. That edge often falls into the category of ergogenic aids. Ergogenic is simply defined as "intended to [...]
Are Olympic Lifts Right For You? Here’s How to Find Out
When talking to strength coaches, Olympic lifts can be one of the more polarizing topics. Many strength coaches swear by Olympic lifts as the greatest tool to enhance athletic performance, [...]
