Auditory Observation
Observing the sounds of sports skills gives information about the quality and effectiveness of that skill. Good coaches and good players observe with multiple senses.
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Live from the NSCA Euro Con, Day 2
Some highlights and some lowlights (There is basis for HIIT in team or racquet sport, yet companies that specialize in this BS pay to present.)
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Bench Press for Speed Part 2
Part 1 outlined the benefits of using a chest-width grip the bench press. Namely, the potential for higher bar speeds thanks to the biomechanical advantage of strong muscles coordinating long levers. Chest passes, jabs, blocking and shoving opponents are among the sports skills that rely on a horizontal pushing motion similar to the bench press.
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Bench Press for Speed Part 1
A narrow, chest or armpit width is the best choice for the bench press from a performance enhancement, transfer, and injury prevention point of view.
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Why Do You Even Lift, Bro?
Resistance Training should be done to improve athletic and technical sport skills, not just to make you bigger, stronger or more powerful. Exercises and particularly which variations of the major lifts should be chosen wisely for maximum transfer to sports performance.
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