TRENDING
3-On-3 Basketball is Officially Coming to the 2020 Summer Olympics
Every summer, as the NBA Finals conclude and we are without professional basketball until October, avid basketball fans let our [...]
Why WR Doug Baldwin is Working Out With the Seahawks’ Defensive Linemen
Measuring 5-foot-10, Doug Baldwin is far from the biggest receiver in the NFL. But that didn’t stop him from posting [...]
Meet the 6-foot-9, 390-Pound High School Senior Who Has Offers From Alabama and LSU Despite Having Never Played a Down of Football
Daniel Faalele, a rising senior left tackle at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, already has offers from Alabama, Florida State, [...]
There’s a Good Chance Corn Syrup-Fed Algae Is Inside Your Favorite ‘Organic’ Milk Brand
That USDA Organic label—a label that 75% of American families “highly trust,” according to the Organic Trade Association—might not mean quite [...]
Tennessee Track Star Christian Coleman Just Ran the Fastest 100 Meters in NCAA History
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross blew everyone's socks off at the 2017 NFL Combine when he ran the event's [...]
USA Football Introduces ‘Rookie Tackle’ as a Logical Bridge Between Flag Football and 11-Man Tackle
The learning curve in tackle football can be quite steep. The rules can seem complex, the playbook can be dizzying [...]
Former Colts Punter Pat McAfee Is Training to Become a Professional Wrestler
After becoming one of the best-known punters in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts for eight years, Pat McAfee retired [...]
The Phoenix Suns Are Running the Hell Out of NBA Prospects During Pre-Draft Workouts
For an NBA prospect, the gauntlet of the pre-draft process can be exhausting. Sometimes you fly to several cities in one [...]
Bills CB Shareece Wright Took a 533-Mile, $932 Uber Ride Just to Make it to a Voluntary Workout
Shareece Wright knows the importance of a good first impression. A cornerback who spent the first four years of his [...]
Odell Beckham Jr. Has a Crazy New Drill to Snag Even More One-Handed Catches
New York Giants star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is well known for his one-handed catches, but his ability to continue [...]
Brad Stevens Reveals the Coaching Tactic That Helps His Players ‘Soar’
Brad Stevens is a basketball mastermind.
His ability to help a team become greater than the sum of its parts is […]
What Are Electrolytes?
They support hydration and help the body produce energy. They're also responsible for stimulating muscle contractions, including those that keep your heart beating.
Is Fruit Juice Actually Healthy?
Is fruit juice healthy?
If you poll your average parent, feedback is varied. A 2012 study found that […]
Youth Sports Coaches Need to Take the Negativity out of ‘Accountability’
Every coach I’ve ever met talks about accountability at one point or another.
However, many of them use it largely in […]
Why RB David Johnson Lost a Scary Amount of Weight After Going Vegan
Going vegan isn’t without risk, particularly for athletes who burn a monster amount of calories every day.
Case in point? David […]
What Athletes DON’T Do Matters, too
Athletes tend to have a very active mindset.
- What do we need to do to win?
- We’ve gotta train.
- We’ve […]
TRENDING
TRAINING
Summer Training Guide: Lacrosse
The Workout Lacrosse is by nature an explosive sport. When you’re training to improve your explosiveness, it’s not strength in [...]
How to Include Overhead Pressing Safely Into Your Training Program
Shoulder health is one of the top priorities for baseball players at all levels. No matter if you’re an Opening […]
15-Minute At-Home Workout for Shredded Abs
Are you ready to get some shredded abs right from your living room? Awesome. I have the perfect workout for you. You'll need zero equipment and it's...
Is Jerky Actually Healthy?
Jerky is an attractive snack for athletes.
For one, it’s high in protein. But unlike other meat-based foods, jerky doesn’t have […]
Why Relative Strength Is Crucial for Baseball
In this article, I’m going to show you that strength training in a baseball-specific way can have a major impact […]
Why Kids Need Risky Play
I want you to look at the above playground from my hometown, and tell me what you see wrong with […]
Why Your Shoulder Pain Isn’t Usually a Shoulder Problem
The common traditional culprits for shoulder pain are the rotator cuff, AC joint and scapula. Many physical therapists, trainers and […]
What is Maximal Aerobic Speed, and How Can I Increase It?
When an athlete decides they’d like to get “in shape,” they often default to long, slow steady-state cardiovascular training.
They get […]
When Should I Take Creatine?
Creatine is probably the most well-researched supplement on the market today. Numerous studies have found positive adaptations in strength, power […]
5 Dynamic Stretches for Basketball Players
Do you feel “tight” before basketball games?
Does it take you a couple minutes into the game to finally get warmed […]
Get Strong At Home With This 18-Minute Bodyweight Workout
18 minutes is all you need to get a full body, intense and sweat filled workout in! This at home workout is the one that I use for when I travel when I...
How to Write a Strength and Conditioning Program
Writing and implementing training programs is the majority of what we do as human performance coaches. Whether it’s your first […]
Don’t Specialize in a Sport, Specialize in Life
I get it, you want your kid to get a full scholarship to a D1 school and then get drafted […]
4 Conditioning Methods that are Better Than Running
If you play a sport that relies on power and short bursts of activity (like football, baseball, softball or volleyball) […]
Is Sushi Actually Healthy?
Who doesn’t love sushi?
The traditional Japanese dish continues to gain popularity around the world and has entered the pantheon of foods […]
NEWS
Pistons Center Andre Drummond Lost 20 Pounds, Aims to Win Rebound Title Again
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond […]
Ezekiel Elliott Hurdled Over a Chicago Bears Defender, and It Was Beautiful
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott […]
Boban Marjanovic Has the Biggest Hands in the World, Example No. 347
Boban Marjanovic, one of the last known giants still roaming the earth, has gargantuan hands. You’re probably well aware of […]
Kevin Garnett Has Retired, So Let’s Remember His Crazy 5:30 a.m. Beach Runs
Kevin Garnett announced his retirement from the NBA yesterday, joining Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan as part of the outgoing […]
36-Year-Old Lakers Head Coach Luke Walton is ‘Killing’ His Players in 5-On-5
As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to move on from the Kobe Bryant era, they are embracing the youth movement. […]
Rob Gronkowski’s New Nike Training Shoes Look Fit for a Beast
I often suspect that Rob Gronkowski is really […]
Kristaps Porzingis Went on ESPN Sport Science and Proved He Might Be the NBA’s Greatest Athlete
You already know that Kristaps Porzingis is an […]
Jets Running Back Matt Forte Eats Living Marine Phytoplankton to Stay Healthy
New York Jets running back Matt Forte […]

TRAINING
Why Athletes Should Practice ‘Distracted Landings’ in Their Training
If you’re looking for a phenomenal way to challenge your athletes’ strength, stability, coordination, landing technique and mental focus, I’ve […]
5 Bodyweight Training Standards to Hit Before You Focus on Lifting Heavy
What is the easiest athletic quality to improve? In reality, there are two: strength and endurance.
Is it any wonder the […]
5 Core Exercises That Can Make You Faster
If you think of your body as a giant chain, your core is the center link that holds everything together. […]
How to Deadlift With Flawless Technique
The Deadlift is a fairly simple exercise. You pick a heavy bar off the ground then put it […]
Why Many Strength Coaches Consider Chin-Ups ‘The Squat of the Upper-Body’
I have a confession to make: I’ve been disrespecting Chin-Ups.
Several years ago, I wrote an article for STACK that outlined […]
The Movement Too Many Soccer Players Neglect—and How You Can Train It
Ever seen a soccer player who can bolt down the field when it comes to linear sprinting, yet has the […]
The Simple Hack That Instantly Increases Your Vertical Jump
Impressive leaping ability is one of the most desirable traits in athletics.
From dunking a basketball to winning headers on the […]