Exercise
Dumbbell Squat 101: A How-To Guide
The Dumbbell Squat is a foundational exercise for any athlete who wants to build strength and power in the legs and hips, particularly in the quads and glutes. It eliminates [...]
Try These Winter Outdoor Workouts
3 Winter Outdoor Workouts for In-Season Winter and Pre-Season Spring Sports By Jim Carpentier, CSCS Weight rooms get especially crowded during the cold...
10-Minute Ab Workout You Can Do Anywhere
Don't let the title of this feature fool you. This ab workout isn't the ultimate solution to ripped abs. It take serious effort in training as well as...
How To Do The Dead Bug
The Exercise The Dead Bug is a core exercise that can be used in place of Crunches. It develops the entire front side of the core, whereas Crunches only work [...]
Improve Your Vertical With This One-Week Jump Training Plan
The vertical jump is an important test in many sports. First, it has direct application to what happens in many sports. Jumping up for a rebound,...
12 Effective Arm Exercises Without Weights
12 Sports Performance And Size-Building Arm Exercises Without Weights By Jim Carpentier, CSCS Muscular arms are not just for show. Strong and powerful...
Coaching Youth Speed Training
Much debate in the strength and conditioning world concerns how young athletes should begin a development program. However, experts agree that speed and agility drills can be part of any athlete's training, [...]
9 Best Kettlebell Exercises for a Powerful Lower Body
When you walk into the weight room to crush your legs, do you immediately feel a sense of dread at the sight of a barbell or dumbbell? If so, you [...]
The Plank Workout That Helps You Get Faster
It does not matter if you are either a sprinter or distance runner, a strong core will help your running performance and you will become faster. Planks...
The ‘All You’ Bodyweight Workout
The "All You" Bodyweight Intense Full Body Workout By Jim Carpentier, CSCS When you need to schedule a sports conditioning total body workout between...