It is generally believed that you should increase strength throughout the year. This includes the competitive season. Often overlooked however, is that gaining too much strength can be a negative to improved performance. It can make you heavier, slower and more prone to injury. Rather than gaining additional strength in season you should develop an […]
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How many strength exercises do you present employ? Hopefully it is in the 40 to 60 exercise range when used over a year. If it is below this number then you may be severely lacking in fully developing the athlete. This relates not only to base or foundation training, but also to training that directly
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It is like a never ending story: another player out for the season. This time it was with the San Diego Chargers who lost Mebane (nose tackle) due to a torn biceps muscle. This particular injury is often indicative of training and the use of performance-enhancing drugs. For example, the biceps is typically strong enough
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How many strength exercises do you present employ? Hopefully it is in the 40 to 60 exercise range. If it is below this number then you may be severely lacking in fully developing the athlete. This relates not only to his base or foundation training but also to training that directly improves his performance. For
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In almost all sports during play you assume a stationary position for a period of time and then start with explosive power or as quickly as possible. In other words, to be successful, you must be able to start quickly from a set position. This action is usually the key to successful execution of a