Imagine a bench press program where the function of the chest muscles were constantly ignored. Would that program be successful? […]
5 Reasons to Build Powerful Glutes for Athleticism: Part II Read Post »
Coaches are in a sense, sculptors of the human body. We take an athlete and mold him or her to
5 Reasons to Build Powerful Glutes for Athleticism: Part I Read Post »
Best of Strength and Conditioning in August, 2012: Meta-Analysis of Training Olympic Weightlifters This month of research led me to
Best of Strength and Conditioning in August, 2012 Read Post »
The kettlebell swing is a fantastic movement for the hips and hamstrings…. if done correctly. Improved speed, power, and vertical
Maximizing Performance of the Kettlebell Swing Read Post »
Adapt or die. It is true in business, culture, and for the purpose of this article, training the human body.
Adapt or Die: Part I. Speed in Strength Training Read Post »
You know you have seen it, or maybe are guilty of it yourself: Loading up a barbell with hundreds of
Summertime for many track and field athletes means sitting by the beach, getting a summer job, and playing Xbox in
Summer GPP Training and General Workout Ideas Read Post »
 “Wake up, wake up, wake up, it’s the first of the month, to get up, so cash your checks and
Best Strength Research in July 2012 Read Post »
Without research in sport science, we as athletes and coaches might fall prey to training advice such as: “super slow
Research in Sports Science, June 2012 Summary Read Post »
Welcome to the first ever issue of “moments in sport science history”. I, Joel Smith, am your host today, and
In Part I of this series, the role of synaptic facilitation was discussed regarding the improvement of athletic speed, power
The Harmony of Relaxation and Repetition in Sport: Part II Read Post »
By Nick Newman, M.S. As I have been faced with quite a few injuries this season and have seen a
Injuries– Part of the Game Read Post »
