According to an article in the LA Times (Kessler aims to improve on footwork) quarterback Cody Kessler will be working on improving his footwork this week in preparation for the game against Idaho. But is it possible to make technique changes in season? Coaches may give him some pointers on what to do and he […]
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Single joint strength exercises appear to be taking a beating lately with a lot of negative press and comments. This is happening in the fitness industry where losing weight seems to be the main factor addressed. In this case there is no questioning the fact that multi-joint exercises are superior. But then, single joint strength
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Athletes and people in general injure lower back muscles (erector spinae) quite often. To prevent such injuries, lower back exercises such as prone back raises (Superman) and cross body lift (pointed dog) are often recommended. In addition, it is possible to find many individuals doing various forms of sit-ups to strengthen the lower back. These
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Static stretches have become well accepted and are practiced by most runners and athletes . However, runners require active and often forceful movements of the legs and arms, especially when sprinting. The joint actions in running are ballistic in nature, i.e., they are initiated with a strong muscular contraction to accelerate the limb and place
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It is time to teach running technique. In the last few years running technique has been receiving more than usual attention in the popular press. This includes mainstream magazines such as the New Yorker, major newspapers such as the New York and many newspapers in the major and some smaller,cities. Interest in running technique probably
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