I’ve been a collegiate sports performance coach for 20 years. One thing I always felt was effective was showing guys the heights and weights of players at their position in the pros. The very first sport that I was placed “in charge of” to train was the Men’s Tennis team at the University of Tennis….
I get asked quite a bit about how to wear a fitness-tracking device like a Samsung Galaxy Watch with a pair of wrist wraps. Some of us (myself included) can get pretty obsessed with our wearable tech – whether it’s a Galaxy Watch, an Apple Watch, WHOOP Band, etc. Whether it’s trying to close your…
I get asked quite a bit about how to wear a fitness-tracking device like a Fitbit with a pair of wrist wraps. Some of us (myself included) can get pretty obsessed with our wearables – whether it’s a Fitbit, an Apple Watch, WHOOP Band, etc. Whether it’s trying to close your rings each day or…
I don’t know how you feel about completing the daily activity rings on your Apple Watch, but admittedly I can be a little psychotic about it. I’ve even been guilty of a few strolls up and down the hallway before bed to get those last few steps to close out each ring for the day….
When it comes to building strength and muscle mass in the lower body, Squats are King. But with so many variations to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which one to focus on in your training program. In this article, I’ll be comparing Front Squats and Hack Squats. Front Squats are a free-weight…
I’ve been working as a sports performance coach with college football teams for almost twenty years, both as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and as a Sports Scientist. I’ve also been fortunate over that time to work with some of the best minds in Strength and Conditioning for football. In this Football Strength and Conditioning…
Dumbbell Bench Press and Push-Ups are two exercises that are commonly used to build upper body strength. Although both exercises primarily target the chest, shoulders, and triceps, there are several differences that set them apart. Some advantages are obvious, Push-Ups don’t require any equipment while Dumbbells may be easier to scale up in weight. However,…
Zercher Squats are a unique squat variation that can do a great job at developing leg, back and core strength. Instead of loading the bar on your shoulders, you hold the bar on your forearms – just at the crease of your elbow. As beneficial as Zercher Squats may be, there may be situations where…
If you’re looking for a challenging and effective lower-body exercise, you’ve come to the right place. Zercher Squats are a unique variation of the traditional squat that involves holding the barbell in the crease of your elbows, rather than on your shoulders. This positioning of the barbell places greater emphasis on the back and core,…
In the world of strength training, the Glute Ham Raise and Back Extension are two effective exercises to target the posterior chain. Both exercises have their own unique benefits and can be effective in building strength, improving athletic performance, and reducing the risk of injury. So, what’s the actual difference between the two? The short…