Analyzing the athlete’s technique is often needed to determine specialized strength exercises that are included in the program to enhance his or her performance. The analysis if done effectively, it should show which aspects of the technique are in need of improvement or correction and which aspects may need enhancement. I if some stock specialized […]
The 1 x 20 RM strength training program is effective in improving skill execution. As is well known, skill technique execution is the secret to success of any athlete and collectively, team. Without effective skill execution the athlete will never be successful. The 1 x 20 strength training program improves the athlete’s ability to perform
It has somehow been universally accepted that if you increase your strength and do running drills you increase your speed and quickness. However, I have not seen any results posted after athletes undergo these programs. In other words, how much improvement is there in the speed and quickness of the player? To be objective each
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When doing lateral arm raises most athletes raise their arms to the shoulder level position, i.e., so that the arms are level with the floor. This is the highest they can go when using heavy weights — usually over 20 pounds!. However such execution limits the range of motion and creates excessive forces in the
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The debate regarding whether an elite or high-level athlete is genetically gifted or only well trained still continues. Most coaches appear to believe that an athlete is born with his physical and technical abilities and no one can improve athletic skill. This is why recruiting is such a big factor in colleges and universities and
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