The Stability Series Part 3: Tuning up your Tummy – Trunk Stiffness and the Kinetic Chain

by March 23, 2015, 7:29am 0

Crunches and sit-ups may actually be counterproductive to core stability. Thomas Wendelboe explains how stability is the key to trunk training for athletes.

Are You Overtraining?

by March 12, 2015, 10:33am 0

Of course you've gotta train if you want to reach your potential. But if you overdo it by ignoring recovery and workload, you're defeating the purpose.

Choosing the Right Footwear for Training and Performance

by February 26, 2015, 10:47am 0

Your feet are what connect you to the ground, and virtually everything you do on the field runs through them. How are you outfitting yours?

The Stability Series Part 2: Building a Better (and more functional) Booty

by February 19, 2015, 7:37am 0

Thomas Wendelboe continues his series on functional stability for athletes with an explanation of exercises to correct asymmetries in the hips and glutes.

Want to Be More Explosive? Know Your Five Pillars!

by February 13, 2015, 9:22am 0

You need to be solid in five key areas to maximize how explosive you are. Ren's got the list, along with ways to test and exercises for getting better.

The Five Phases of Your Training Year

by January 29, 2015, 10:18am 0

When it comes to training, you can either throw things together piecemeal, or you can plot your year out in a way that sets you up for maximum performance. Why not do the latter?

The Stability Series (Part 1): An Introduction to the Gluteal Muscles

by January 15, 2015, 10:00am 0

In our first article in a series on sport-specific stability, Thom Wendelboe introduces us to our butts and explains three stretches to assess flexibility and improve proprioception.

Troubleshooting for Power Performance

by January 8, 2015, 8:27am 0

Are you struggling to translate your gym strength to the field? Do your joints hurt after a plyo work? Too much pressure on your knees when you squat? Ren Caldwell is here to help!

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