Exercise
A Simple 6-Exercise Core Workout
Building a strong and athletic core requires a comprehensive approach. You can’t expect that doing a few ab exercises will get you the core you need to perform in your [...]
3 Barbell-Only, Full-Body Workout Programs for Any Fitness Goal
The barbell is a thing of beauty. Simple in its design but infinite in its power, the barbell is the most valuable tool in the weight room. You could...
The Science Behind LeBron’s Post-Game Recovery (and How You Can Use It)
Since the start of the 2010 season, LeBron James has played nearly 18,000 minutes of basketball. If that sounds like a lot, it’s because it is. In fact, the guy [...]
5 Workout Finishers to Burn Fat
How do you end your strength training sessions? You have two choices. 1) Finish your last rep of lifting and call it a day. 2) Finish your last rep but...
Strengthen Your Core With 2 Simple Anti-Rotational Exercises
strengthen your core (delete) Since strength and power emanate "from the inside out," improving core strength and stability is important to athletic...
WATCH: Denver Nuggets Shooting Guard Randy Foye’s Glute-Activating Reverse Incline Walk
Strength and conditioning coach Steve Hess has been with the Denver Nuggets for over a decade, training athletes like Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson, and Kenneth Faried. Hess recently posted a [...]
Get Even More Out of Your Hill Sprints With These Variations
An athlete is a person that is designed to move. Athletes who have hit a plateau may need some additional tweaking of their program or lifestyle to get...
Your Posture is Hurting your Performance—Here’s How to Fix It
Athletes are always looking for ways to improve their movement patterns. They want to sprint faster, jump higher, push harder, etc. Much of their training is designed to help them [...]
Challenge Yourself With These Balance-Boosting Plank Exercises
Challenging Core and Balance-Boosting Plank Exercises for That Competitive Edge This Fall By Jim Carpentier, CSCS Athletes can never underestimate the...
How to Prepare for Collegiate Sports Through the Eyes of a Strength Coach
"How to prepare for collegiate sports from the eyes of a strength coach" As high school seniors begin to finish their school year the ones that are...