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EXECUTION Assume an erect standing position holding a barbell with a reverse grip (palms facing forward) on extended arms and with the arms alongside the body. Lock your back in its normal curvature (slightly arched lumbar spine) and bend over from the hips until your back is level to the floor. Allow the arms to […]

EXECUTION Assume a well-balanced standing position with your feet approximately shoulder-width apart. Hold a barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing down, toward the rear) and with the hands shoulder-width apart. Your arms should hang down straight but not locked and your trunk should be erect with the shoulders back. When you are ready, inhale

Player #12 shows good ankle extension which is a contributor to jump height. He has better technique than his teammate who doe not extend the ankle. Next week, we’ll take a look at these three runners. Each runner is different. What are their positives and negatives? 

It is not uncommon to find some athletes grunting, groaning, yelling, or screaming on every shot or display of force. Some say it gives them more power in their throw or hit and others say they need it in order to accomplish the act. Without it they are unable to execute as needed.   Screaming

I continue to read articles relating to how you should lift an object. Even in doctor’s offices I see booklets and articles with pictures depicting how the lifting should be done. In almost all cases they show the individuals with their upper body straight (vertical).   In this position they are supposed to bend the