Priming exercises are the pre-game spark many athletes overlook. Done correctly, they can wake up the nervous system and help explosive performance feel sharper when it counts.
Explosive warm-up drills can wake up the nervous system before strength work. This clip shows upper-body plyometrics used with purpose.
Athletic strength gains do not happen by accident. John Paul explains how periodization organizes training phases so athletes can build strength, power, hypertrophy, and performance at the right time.
The right explosive warm-up can prime the nervous system before heavy pressing. This post explains how plyometrics may boost bench performance when used correctly.
A programming decision guide for athletes: train strength and power together when building size and strength, or separate them when maximizing power is the priority. It’s periodization with a purpose.