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Bulletproof Core Program

Athlete Development, Youth Athlete Development

In my last post, I discussed the 3 keys to developing core strength for athletic performance. In this post, I will outline a program you can follow to develop a bulletproof core. As discussed in the last post, it is important to develop a strong...

RossDec 08Comments Disabled

3 Steps to Effective Core Training

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3 Steps to Effective Core Training

Core training is a popular and often misunderstood component of sport performance training. Most athletes, parents and coaches know the importance of having a ‘strong core’ but often do not know what that means or how to properly attack an athlete’s...

RossNov 25Comments Disabled

3 Tips for Better Performance Recovery

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3 Tips for Better Performance Recovery

Ever wondered which recovery methods will give you best results? The performance recovery industry has taken off in recent years, but it can be dizzying trying to keep up with the latest technology and trends. In this article I will outline the 3 best...

RossNov 17Comments Disabled

Home Workouts – No Equipment Required

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Home Workouts – No Equipment Required

**This will be the last day of our free daily workouts. If you have enjoyed these workouts and you would like to continue, you can subscribe for less than $1/day ($25/month). Click here to subscribe. ** Sunday, April 12 Today’s activity is a...

RossMar 16Comments Disabled

Concurrent Training – A General Explanation

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Concurrent Training – A General Explanation

Adaptations to training stimuli are a complex cascade of events when looked at from the hormonal/molecular level. Training adaptations are commonly generalized to the principle of specificity which states, the system will adapt to the specific stress...

Trevor BartoliMar 05Comments Disabled

Training the Core

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Training the Core

A quick google search for the definition of your ‘core’ as it relates to the human body, gives definitions such as, “…the core is commonly considered to be the torso” along with a few airbrushed images of individuals with glistening 12 packs....

Trevor BartoliFeb 11Comments Disabled

Squat Depth: Part 3 – Optimizing for Performance

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Squat Depth: Part 3 – Optimizing for Performance

In this final installment of determining squat depth, the focus is on how to optimize depth for athletic performance. When determining the effect of a variable on athletic performance, directly relating to specific sport skills are not always practical....

Trevor BartoliJan 29Comments Disabled

Benefits of Youth Strength & Conditioning

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Benefits of Youth Strength & Conditioning

While your prepubertal athlete is never going to grow muscles like Arnold, that does not mean all is lost by putting them into a physical development program. There are many ways in which physical development (strength and conditioning) sessions can help...

RossJan 22Comments Disabled

Determining Squat Depth – Part 2

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Determining Squat Depth – Part 2

For this second part of looking at how to determine the ideal depth for squatting, we will look at how muscle activation changes during different squat methods. To look at general cues for squatting and why/when to use them, click here. When trying to...

Trevor BartoliJan 16Comments Disabled

Does Strength Training Decrease Flexibility?

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Does Strength Training Decrease Flexibility?

For the second installment of our myth busting series we are tackling the topic of strength training and flexibility. There is a long held belief that lifting weights decreases one’s flexibility. Couple this belief with the thought that decreased flexibility...

RossJan 07Comments Disabled