In previous articles we have discussed the origins, purpose, and unique benefits that the Romanian deadlift has to offer for all strength, power, and fitness sports athletes. When going back through the comments
Olympic weightlifters have a toolbox of lifts to choose from when determining the best approach to increase one of their competition lifts (snatch and clean and jerk) and/or complete totals (snatch + clean
In weightlifting, many coaches and athletes stress technique and speed of lifts (which is vital) as a lifter starts out in their training and throughout the years of progression. Strength, while often seen
Lateral training is often forgotten with most weightlifters, powerlifters, and fitness athletes, as the majority of the movements (squats, deadlifts, snatches, cleans, box jumps, etc.) occur in the sagittal plane. As humans, the
The reverse lunge and split squat are two common and highly effective unilateral movements for coaches and athletes to implement into training programs to improve balance, coordination, muscular symmetry, and hypertrophy. At first
Unilateral leg training is key for symmetrical muscular development, balance and coordination, and sound movement patterning. Lack of proper ankle, knee, and hip mechanics in a unilateral setting can spell D-I-S-A-S-T-E-R for many
The back squat, Bulgarian split squat, and the lunge are three lower body movements that are fundamental to nearly every strength, power, fitness, and sport athlete. Neglecting both/either bilateral (back squat) and unilateral
Strengthening the posterior chain is a necessity for strength, power, and sport athletes. The ability to integrate fluid knee and hip flexion and and extension is at the root of force production for
Two common movements seen in training programs and gyms for muscle hypertrophy and strength are the deadlift and the leg press. In this article I will briefly discuss both movements, and then dive into
All squats are not created equal. I repeat, all squats are not created equal. Many lifters and athletes perform squats in the same way in which they were first taught and/or have seen
