Unfortunately, many youth sports organizations do not have structured strength and conditioning programs, nor do they typically have access to appropriate facilities for this type of training. Therefore, most strength and conditioning related training will often be incorporated into practices on the playing field. Though this comes at the expense of focused attention on technical …
It’s always fun to read and learn about different training techniques to take our performance to the next level. To improve our strength in the barbell lifts we often turn to advanced training methods that involve the need for additional equipment like bands, chains or weight releasers. Though accommodating resistance training can be quite beneficial, …
Getting untrained or even moderately trained athletes stronger and more explosive can be accomplished relatively easily with traditional training methods. However, the more advanced the athlete becomes, with a greater training history, increases in strength and power are harder to come by. Marginal gains can still be observed with consistent training. Increasing body mass may …
The inclusion of the hang clean exercise in strength and conditioning programs is a controversial topic among coaches. Some are very strong supporters of its implementation and will base their entire programs around this lift. Others vehemently oppose it due to the high technical demands and injury risk. Both sides of the argument have some …
Traditional strength training guidelines recommend 2-6 sets of <6 reps with a weight of 85% of 1RM or greater with rest periods spanning between 3-5 minutes. The amount of reps an athlete can perform with a given percentage of his or her 1RM varies based on training age and experience. However, the following table provides …
In most team sports, power is likely the most important determinant of performance among athletes. Taking this a step further, the rate of which power is developed should be the ultimate goal for most training programs seeking to improve athletic performance. This is especially true when sufficient strength levels have been attained, at which point, …