When you set up a training program do you think in terms of the most important (core) exercises that should be done? Do you take into consideration supplementary exercises that compliment or better support the core exercises| Understand that most exercises are closely related to other exercises. By doing one exercise you may place stress […]
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In just about any strength training program you get bigger and stronger. This is a typical outcome from a strength and conditioning program. But are you becoming a better playing athlete. Being a better player means that you are better able to carry out the skills that are needed in your position or sport. For
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Athletes who execute kicks in their sport, as for example, soccer, football, MMA and rugby players, now use a new exercise to improve their kicks. It is known as the hip rotation-thigh drive-leg extension exercise. This specialized strength exercise is used to improve kicking technique and kicking power. Keep in mind that because this is
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The training program should fit the athlete. You have probably heard this expression many times but are you following the recommendation? For example, all aspects of your training should be integrated so that they are compatible with one another and will produce the results that you desire. Working only on individual aspects such as greater
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In the past few years there has been an increase in the number of athletes receiving oblique injuries. A few years ago it was rare to ever hear of an oblique injury. Most of the attention to this problem is on diagnosis and treatment. I have not seen or heard of any team trying to
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