Olympic weightlifting is a sport. Performing Olympic lifts during strength training is not mandatory to improve athletic performance in other sports. In fact, many experts question the use of Olympic lifts for athletes who are not weightlifters. Here’s what the experts say. Here’s what strength and conditioning coach Steve Maxwell has to say on this…
Grade 9 was quite an experience—a new school, new classmates, and new teachers. But one teacher stood out more than the others: Mr. Carter, our physical education teacher. Think of him as a military sergeant in sweats. By the end of the school year, he had whipped us into shape—and his secret weapon? Push-ups. Lots…
Many trainers proudly highlight their work with professional and elite athletes, wearing it like a badge of honor. While this makes for great marketing, the real question is: how much does training truly contribute to an athlete’s success? A 2010 study by Andersen & Aagaard (full article here) puts things into perspective: When watching athletes…
When spring rolls around, I encourage people to take advantage of the good weather and train outdoors. But sometimes, the weather doesn’t cooperate. When that happens, here’s a barbell complex you can do at home. It’s so effective that you’ll be praying for better weather next time! This complex consists of eight exercises performed back…