Olympic Lifts: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

Olympic lifting and its inclusion in training programs seems to always be a contentious topic for strength and conditioning coaches and athletes alike. As with any topic in strength and conditioning, the use of olympic lifts is very situationally dependent. They...

Tuesday Training Thoughts

Force Vectors Affect Adaptations I’ve talked about the SAID principle (specific adaptations to imposed demands) before, but I’m going to get even more specific. Beyond how just lifting heavy stuff will make you stronger or how running for an extended...

The Case for “Playing into Shape”

We’re getting close to the start of practice for fall sports, and with that, many athletes are preparing for conditioning tests. Coaches use these tests to scare athletes into “staying in shape” during the offseason, and make roster decisions easier...

Weekend Training Thoughts 7/21/18

You Achieve the Results You Specifically Train For Training results/adaptations rarely happen accidentally, they are achieved through a mindful, specific training program. If you want to get stronger you need to handle heavy weights regularly-85% 1RM or more if...

Weekend Training Thoughts

Just some thoughts I’ve had about training during the past week. Rest Between Sprints/Jumps/Med Ball Throws Too many athletes try to rush through their sets of sprints, jumping variations, and med ball throws without allowing adequate time for rest between sets....