Most coaches and trainers give athletes some leeway in how they do an exercise. For example in the biceps curl, is the arm completely extended at the beginning of the movement or is there is slight flexion in the elbow joint? In most cases the difference is negligible because the end result and its importance […]
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Stepping into the ball has been a universally accepted practice in tennis for many years. However in the last decade or so, or since the advent of hitting from the open stance, fewer players can be seen stepping into the ball. Is this a benefit or a distraction from better hitting in tennis? A cursory
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If you have been watching any of the NCAA tournament play you probably noticed how almost all shots are taken with the shooting arm well above the head. This has been seen more often in the last decade than it has been since basketball originated. It is in direct contrast to how players have been
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An increasing number of coaches are now advocating the elimination of aerobic training. This recommendation is based on the fact that most coaches believe the sport only involves anaerobic bursts of energy rather than aerobic. Because of this it is believed that you should train the anaerobic system rather than aerobic. There is much to
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The back extension exercise has led to much confusion. It is used very often as being synonymous with arching your back, doing hip extensions muscles or hyperextensions. Not only are many of the terms misleading but also how the exercise should be done to maximally strengthen the lower back. For example, should the most effective