The Half Kneeling Cable Chop is a unique core exercise that works by forcing the core to brace while moving weight across the body. It is also unique in that works in a diagonal movement pattern, something not seen in most other core exercises. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to do…
The Med Ball Overhead Throw is an excellent dynamic core exercise that can really help develop core power. Being able to brace and generate power overhead is critical to many sports and it’s why Overhead Throws are one of my favorite core exercises for lacrosse players. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how…
Hang Clean is one of the most effective exercises for building explosive power. I’m a big believer in utilizing the Olympic lifts to help develop explosiveness in athletes and Hang Clean is one of my favorite variations. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Hang Clean. Maybe you don’t feel comfortable with…
The Hang Clean is a variation of the full Clean that is done in Olympic weightlifting. This variation involves a change to the starting position of a full Clean. The barbell will start in a hang position just above the knee instead of from the floor. The rest of the movement stays exactly the same….
Med Ball Cannonball Throws are an excellent movement to add to any workout plan. It’s a beginner-friendly explosive exercise that is great on its own and as part of a teaching progression working toward the Olympic lifts. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to do Med Ball Cannonballs, including important coaching tips…
The broad jump is one of a handful of tests generally used to evaluate potential college football players. So, as a high school recruit, I understand the curiosity about what is considered a good broad jump. I went through 20 years of data on college football broad jumps with teams that I’ve worked with and…
If you have the right tire, Tire Flips can be an amazing addition to your workout program. They’re a total body movement that very closely mimics the same qualities as an Olympic lift like Power Clean. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to properly do Tire Flips, including important coaching tips and…
You’re stranded on a deserted island and you can only take 10 exercises with you to train for football season. Which 10 do you take? It’s an interesting question for strength and conditioning nerds like myself to think through, but the question can actually help you prioritize your football workout program. You may not be…
Toes to Bar are one of the most effective exercises for building a strong, powerful core. They also come with additional benefits like grip strength, shoulder stability and upper body strength. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Toes to Bar. Maybe you don’t have a pull-up bar to use or maybe…
Hanging Straight Leg Raises are a great, often overlooked, core exercise that provides a ton of benefits. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to do a proper Hanging Straight Leg Raise, what its benefits are and a few alternatives in case you need a substitution. How To Do Hanging Straight Leg Raises…