Much attention is being given to key movements in specific sports. Key movements typically refer to those moments that are responsible for making the movement successful. Most often the key movements are related to some aspect of skill execution. To fully understand the significance and importance of key movements it is necessary to look at […]
There have been a few articles appearing lately on block periodization/block training for powerlifters that have piqued my interest. As good as the information was, my concern was that it did not relate to the block training that was espoused by the former Soviets. According to Verkhoshansky, (see back issues of the Fitness and Sports
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Flipping tires appears to be a major exercise with many teams, especially football teams. I have spoken with many coaches who believe that is one of the best exercises that the players can do not only to get stronger but also more explosive. Before evaluating the effectiveness of this exercise you must question whether the
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In the last decade the heel (calf) raise exercise has been eliminated from many collegiate and professional team strength training programs. It also appears to be disappearing from many high school strength training programs. Many reasons are given for not doing this exercise. The most prevalent appears to be that it is not needed, i.e.
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The most common injury or problem experienced by many athletes as well as most sedentary people, pertains to the lower back. Every year studies show that over 85% of the population suffers or has suffered from back problems at least once during the year. When a low back problem happens to competing athletes it could
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