The physical quality of explosiveness can be effectively trained – it may involve a power clean, jerk, and snatch. However, there are various methods aside from Olympic weightlifting variations and I’m here to help you expand your training toolbox. As a strength coach, you want to accommodate for the athletes that may have limitations or simply just
Self-confidence is the belief in your ability to accomplish your goals no matter the adversity. Also, I believe that it is the “X-factor” in achieving your goals and becoming a better person in life. The ability to believe in yourself and your skills can allow you to conquer half the battle. We all had those
Welcome to my first “Friday Favorites” post! At the end of every week, I am going to share with you fun, motivating, inspirational, or just totally awesome articles or videos. It is a way of providing you some great content for your weekly inspiration. Since I love to smile, I thought I would share with
This strength training motto is one of my favorite things to say. The squats are the king of all exercises (in my opinion) because it is a multi-compound movement targeting several muscle groups at the same time (glutes, quads, hamstrings, while activating the core, shoulders, and back). Whether the goal is to improve athletic performance,
Is there an exercise better than a deadlift? Yes, there is! For a greater range of motion, perform a snatch deadlift instead. A snatch deadlift is when you hold the bar with a wider grip (also known as the snatch grip) when deadlifting. As a casual weightlifter, I love to use movements that can carry