Should athletes train strength and power on the same day or alternate days? The best approach depends on the goal. A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that alternating strength and power training on separate days led to greater improvements in lower-limb and whole-body power, while training them on the…
If you think the anti-ice movement is gaining steam, you’re right! Here’s a recent study on the topic: Does Regular Post-exercise Cold Application Attenuate Trained Muscle Adaptation?Yamane M, Ohnishi N, Matsumoto T. Int J Sports Med. 2015 Mar 11. This study examined the effects of regular post-exercise cold application on muscular and vascular adaptations induced…
For volume training with intermediate and advanced athletes, legendary strength and conditioning coach Al Vermeil recommends wave-like loading when performing squats and presses. Too much high-volume, low-intensity work can detrain the nervous system over time. This scheme works well to counter that effect: Wave 1set 1: 8-10 repsset 2: 4-6 reps Wave 2set 3: 8-10…
Learn why athletic training and physique training require different priorities, including needs analysis, performance goals, movement demands, and program design for athletes.
Discover how eccentric training can improve strength, muscle development, and athletic performance when used properly as part of a structured and progressive training program.