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Speed
Adding Compensatory Acceleration
In previous blogs, on our podcast, and in @John’s famous 42 Things I’ve Learned (check number 40),…
Speed 101: Arm Swing
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmCTQvfkozo[/youtube] Speed is king Thought only to be a gift, however if broken down correctly into chunks,…
Battle The Bullshit: Skill and Speed Resistance Training
We at Power Athlete have declared war on the bullshit in the strength and conditioning world. Lately,…
PA Radio – Episode 132: Raph Ruiz
More than a coach. This week we host long time friend and fellow strength and conditioning coach,…
VIDEO: The Wall Drill
[youtube width=”540″ height=”303″]https://youtu.be/nd83q-F7ieg[/youtube] The Wall Drill. A simple and effective drill to incorporate into your training as a skill/drill,…
Attacking Limiting Factors: Footwork
Footwork is a fundamental component to performance. A misstep on the field could be as costly as…
Plyometric Training: Preparation
The Power Athlete Plyometric Series has been steadily progressing and building a solid foundation for plyometric program…
Plyometric Training: Assessment
Plyometric training is frequently met with strong opposition, especially within high school and CrossFit communities. Many of these…
Plyometric Training: Jumping
Part 1 of Power Athlete’s Plyometric Training series introduced many issues with the plyometric practices of today….
Pre-Practice Warm Up Protocol
The pre practice warm up has been a thorn in a sport coach’s side for a long…
