Archive for Sports Training
Program Review: German Body Comp for Athletes
A closer look at one of owner and head coach Zach Trowbridge’s favorite “get lean fast” programs, courtesy of Charles Poliquin.
Training for MMA Fighters: Using the Grappler
Inject some variety (and God forbid, maybe even some fun) into your torso training with these 5 unique core-focused movements.
Building Mass for Life: Part 2
Sergio talks about how increasing muscle mass and strength is good for more than just looking pretty for your Facebook profile picture.
Altitude Training at Sea Level
While it’s not practical to go off into the mountains and train like Rocky Balboa, you can still get in fighting shape and be ready to take on Ivan Drago with the help of one simple training tool.
Overspecializing Young Athletes is a Mistake
How did we go from kids who did twenty different activities in an hour’s time, to kids who are locked into doing the same thing over, and over, and over again? Bring back the days when kids were allowed to be kids.
Quick Tip: Build Your Back for a Bigger Bench
Are you still using the same weight for your bench press that you were a year ago? If so, the answer may be in the muscles you can’t see in the mirror.
Quick Tip: Stay Hydrated with Electrolytes
When it gets hot, drinking more water isn’t good enough.
5 Essential Squat Variations
Explore 5 alternatives to the standard barbell squat and reap the reward of bigger, stronger thighs.
Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
Although the idea of strength training to support recreational sports and activities is not new, there are still those who buy into several long-standing myths about training with weights. At the top of the list are endurance athletes.
Simple Glute Activation Movements
The glutes get a lot of attention for their aesthetics (or lack thereof), and there are a plethora of training programs and articles designed to help you “work your booty.” But what happens when you have no idea how it’s supposed to feel when you use your glutes?
