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The Hidden Muscle Behind Speed
Could your psoas be limiting your speed? Power Athlete Certified Coach Dr Hunter Waldman breaks down new research revealing why this overlooked muscle may play a bigger role in sprint performance than the glutes, and what athletes and coaches should take away from the findings.
There’s No Substitute for Trampoline Sprints
Speed isn’t just about running faster, it’s about force, timing, and control. Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, explains how trampoline sprints train all three, helping you build power and resilience with every step.
The BS Coaches Keep Shovelling About Speed
Sprint-only training sounds clean, but it leaves field athletes underprepared. Speed matters, but without conditioning, athletes fade when it counts. Power Athlete Certified Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, breaks down why repeat effort, recovery, and aerobic support are essential for real performance, and why practice alone won’t cover the gap.
The Fine Line Between Strength and Speed
Strength builds force. Speed wins races. The real secret to elite sprinting is knowing where the two meet. John breaks down why chasing PRs in the weight room won’t automatically make you faster, and how athletes can channel raw strength into usable power that explodes off the blocks. Drawing on insights from UT Track Strength Coach Clint Martin.
Ep 471 – Bodybuilders Need Sprinting Too
In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete…
8 Rules for Success in 2021
I have never been a fan of the whole “new me, new you, new us” mindset that…
Battle The Bullshit: Conditioning Test
A strength and conditioning coach, by nature, should be able to take an athlete’s performance beyond what…
Field Strong Equipment Starter Pack
In March 2014 Power Athlete launched their flagship program, aptly named Field Strong, and being a Power…
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,…
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,…