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The Benefits of Working on Your Explosive Power
Most of us don’t spend all that much time training to be more explosive and powerful, and we really should.
Emily Beers
Classical P.E. For All: A Fast, Effective, Bodyweight Program
This is a simple, effective, and complete training program to help you operate better in the world.
Shane Trotter
Lateral Movement Training
We squat, we press, we deadlift, we push, we pull—all linear movements. Rarely do we incorporate lateral movements into our training plan and yet we really should.
Emily Beers
Go Ahead, Jump: Functional Agility Training
Jumping is a very natural, simple, and massively effective means to train power.
Shane Trotter
Burpees Never Get Old
Execute burpees with caution and care and you can take your training to the next level.
DeShawn Fairbairn
Off-Season Plyometrics for Running
While strength is definitely important and should be part of any runner’s off-season programming, so is the ability to develop power.
Jennifer Pilotti
Ballistic Strength: Adding Velocity to Muscle
Among all the ingredients for performance, nothing sharpens the blade like adding velocity and acceleration.
Brandon Richey
Train Like the Pros: Get More Air on Your Jumps
These tips help NFL Combine hopefuls (and you) take flight on the vertical and broad jump.
Chris Holder
Can Kettlebells Improve Jumping and Balance?
If the swing and get up can improve the impressive balance of ballet dancers, chances are kettlebells can do the same for you.
Craig Marker
What Are Plyometrics? How the Pros Use Plyos
Plyometrics can enhance explosiveness, power, and body control. Here's how to maximize effectiveness and safety.
Brittany Smart
Develop Power and Coordination With the Backflip
The backflip is a cool stunt - and also ideal to train body awareness and athletic power.
Breaking Muscle Editors
Learn to Land a Back Handspring
If you want to improve agility, mobility, and athleticism, learn the back handspring.
Breaking Muscle Editors
The What the Hell Effect: How the Swing Improves Everything
Strength from the the kettlebell swing improves deadlifting, squatting, and even weightlifting.
Craig Marker
The 5 Best Plyometric Exercises for Runners
Runners who perform plyometric exercises run faster and more economically than those who don’t.
David Potach
Successful Pull Ups for Beginners: Say No to Bands
Bands are much like drugs - once you get hooked, it is difficult to get off them.
Craig Marker
5 Simple Solutions for Anterior Knee Pain
Does the front of your knee hurt? These solutions need no fancy equipment, and will get you back to setting personal records.
Robert Camacho
Build Accuracy and Power With Precision Jumps (Video)
Have you ever wanted to learn parkour? Let Al show you the best way to leap into this athletic practice with precision jumping!
Al Kavadlo
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