Kettlebells are commonly used in athletic programming by strength and conditioning professionals, CrossFit athletes, elite athletes, and recreational athletes. Kettlebells can be an excellent alternative ... Continue Reading
Burpees: A “Love” Story
Burpees. The suck. Whatever you call them, if you have ever done them, this topic probably makes you a bit uneasy, perhaps because you fear that you have unknowingly stumbled onto a feature that’s going to ... Continue Reading
Audience Presence Enhances Weight Lifting Performance
New research in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, examined audience presence and competition on weightlifting performance. Researchers tested 32 recreationally trained subjects, who ... Continue Reading
Psych Up for Big Lifts
Lifting weight whether in a powerlifting forum or through Olympic weightlifting requires maximal efforts from both the mind and body. A weight lifter should be in an optimal state of arousal in order to ... Continue Reading
Water Workouts Better for Postmenopausal Women
Finding an exercise program that is fun and effective, while also gentle on joints and musculature in an aging body can be as simple as stepping into a pool. Water workouts and swimming are being ... Continue Reading
Complex Training Methods With Hang Cleans Enhance Vertical Jump
In a previous article we discussed the use of complex training systems as an effective tool to elicit maximal performance gains in athletes. Complex training combines a resistance exercise with plyometric ... Continue Reading
1Rep Max Squat Correlated to Weight Throw Performance
recent study in International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, investigated the variables related to weight throw performance among elite and collegiate athletes. Researchers examined data from ... Continue Reading
Complex Training Methods Elicit Gains in Strength and Power
Programming for a variety of athletes can be an arduous process for strength and conditioning professionals. Creating training programs that maximize strength and power are essential for the development of ... Continue Reading
3 Reasons Your Kids Should Try CrossFit
As a parent it can be daunting to select activities in which to enroll your child. Sports, dance, or martial arts? What about school? Kids have a lot going on these days and they also have their own ... Continue Reading
Beta-Alanine Supplementation in Wrestlers and Football Players
The standard training for both competitive wrestlers and football players on the collegiate level involves short high-intensity intervals followed by short periods of rest. For both sports, this is done to ... Continue Reading
Tips for Wrist Mobility
Lifters with physical limitations and mobility issues will often find discomfort, pain, and soreness in the wrist area during and after a lifting session. A limitation, imbalance, or injury in the wrist ... Continue Reading
Deconstructing the Front Squat
When it comes to elite strength and conditioning the mechanics of squatting are critical for the development of lower body strength and power. Most coaches and athletes utilize both the front squat and the ... Continue Reading
Hexagonal Barbell Deadlifts Can Generate Greater Force, Velocity, and Power in Training
A new study published ahead of print in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research indicates that there may be a distinct advantage to using multiple bars for submaximal and maximal effort ... Continue Reading
Teen Fitness: High Intensity Intervals Best for Soccer Endurance
A recent study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research revealed traditional methods of training endurance may not be the best for teenage athletes. A recent study in the ... Continue Reading
Trends in Strength and Conditioning Practices in Elite Rowing
Rowing for sport is becoming more popular worldwide. Whether rowing on water or on an indoor ergometer, rowing can be an extremely demanding endurance sport. Rowing utilizes different energy ... Continue Reading
The Fitness Benefits of Fencing
Fencing is a classic art, part of our history since the Middle Ages. The image of sword fighting is prevalent throughout our media, from the swashbuckling escapades of Errol Flynn to the science-fiction ... Continue Reading
Product Review: The Bella – Rogue Women’s Bar
If you're looking for an affordable barbell for women or beginners the Bella Bar by Rogue Fitness will make a nice addition to your gym. We have used this bar for the last six months and have found it to ... Continue Reading
Short and Heavy Loads for Older Males
Strength and conditioning programming for older athletes is a growing interest area in research and practice. A recent study in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research examined age related ... Continue Reading
Chain setup in back squat crucial for max results
Research recently examined back squatting using two different chain techniques. Researchers tested one experienced male weight lifter for this case study. Researchers compared linear and double looped ... Continue Reading
