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Stretch Shortening Cycle (SSC)
Dive into the Stretch-Shortening Cycle (SSC) and learn how to harness the power of plyometrics to elevate your game. Time to load that spring and let it rip
Why Sprinting Is Important
Sprinting isn’t just a “leg” workout; it requires a full-body effort, taxing a well-developed energy system and pushing it to its limits. An increase in VO2 max is a hedge against aging. Your lungs get better at processing oxygen, making you more efficient in everything you choose to do. The more you sprint, the better you get at delivering oxygen to your muscles, resulting in greater output.
Training in a Transverse Plane
Training in the confines of the gym space (GPP) with a focus on transverse plane and rotational power like apply as much to sport as it does everyday life. For example, lifting a heavy tire from the ground into a pickup truck requires rotational strength and stability. While we might not be able to train this exact movement in the gym we can use sandbags, medballs, kettlebells and throws to train for such an occurrence. Thus by training in the transverse plane, athletes can improve their overall efficiency, making them stronger and generally more useful.
Post Activation Potentiation Training aka PAP
As athletes and coaches continue to explore the potential of PAP, its impact on strength, power, and explosive performance will remain a crucial element in achieving athletic excellence. By understanding and applying the principles of PAP, we can optimize their training and enhance their performance across a range of sports and physical activities.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Compensatory Acceleration Training aka CAT
Compensatory acceleration represents a significant advancement in the field of strength training, influenced by the pioneering work of Dr. Fred Hatfield and the practical applications here at Power Athlete. Hatfield’s theoretical foundation in Power and John’s integration of these principles into the Power Athlete training system have collectively enhanced the understanding and application of this method. As athletes and coaches continue to explore and utilize compensatory acceleration, its impact on strength, power, and overall performance will likely remain a crucial element in achieving athletic excellence.
IT IS BETTER TO LIVE LIKE A FARMER THAN A BARTENDER.
Real talk: your lifestyle choices can make or break your fitness goals. Let’s set the stage for…
Black Belt Mentality: Six Tips for Mastering Mastery
A lot has been said, correctly, about the benefit of maintaining a “White Belt Mentality.” Indeed, my…
The Bench Press Debate: Finding the Right Bar Path
Ah, the bench press—a beloved exercise that has sparked more arguments than a family holiday dinner. From…
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Coaching Conversations: Relationship Advice for the Mercenary Coach
During our last chalk talk, we discussed what it meant to be a Mercenary Coach, the part-time/assistant…
Stretching is Overrated: Quick Hits
Remember when the ole’ ball coach had your team doing ten-count static stretches before each competition? It…
SPP: The Secret Sauce
Heavy footballs, “banded” sprints, basketball with ankle weights. While all this could easily be mistaken as sport…
The Life Cycle of a Goal
Imagine this scenario if you will: you have a long-term goal that you have been working towards…
