STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Why Athletes Should Not Bench Press
October 19, 2014
Hot Off the Press The chest is one of the favorite muscles of the upper body for athletes to train. Who doesn’t want a bigger chest? But chest muscles have a more important role than simply good looks. It’s a little known fact, but the Bench Press is overrated—especially for athletes. Do yourself a favor and
Really Tough Exercises for Your Elite Athletes
October 19, 2014
liYour athletes that have done the S.S.X. program for a year will need extra challenges. They can do 30-40 Push-Ups, they knock out Crunches like a machine, and do Pull-Ups in their sleep. They have made huge strength gains, but are hitting plateaus. It’s time for a challenge. These exercises should be performed only by
4 Keys to Building Football Speed
October 19, 2014
Speed is the ultimate measurable in football. At the NFL Combine, one tenth of a second in the 40-Yard Dash can determine whether a player gets drafted and makes millions of dollars or has to fight for a spot on a team. At clinics I always hear coaches say, “You can’t coach speed”. I