Hamstring Exercise Tier List: Contact Athletes
There’s no “best hamstring exercise”. But, lets not get that mixed up. Certain exercises are drastically better than others. My ranking system is based upon 3 Criteria: S+: –…
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Do weightlifting belts make your core weaker?
Do weightlifting belts make your core weaker? In short, no. Belts have been shown to increase intra-abdominal pressure by 25-40% (Lander et al., 1992). With no difference being found…
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8 Reasons I Love Creatine for Athletes
Creatine for athletes. A supplement worth the hype? I think so. 1: Creatine for Brain Gains? Creatine supplementation reduced concussion related brain damage by 50% in animals (Ricci et…
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5 Proven Rep Schemes for Athletes
Rep schemes for athletes that have helped my athletes achieve lifetime PRs. These are 5 proven on real athletes. 🌊 Strength Waves Athletes that are looking to gain muscle…
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Deloads: The Guide for Athletes (Exact Protocols)
“You can’t a shoot bullet until you’ve reloaded the gun” Deloads aren’t talked about (or studied) much. In fact, the first deload intervention study was published in 2023! For…
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28 Conditioning Sessions for Athletes
“Cardio makes me slow and weak” No. Fatigue makes you slow and weak. Don’t worry though, I got you. Here’s a list of 28 killer conditioning sessions for athletes: …
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Aren’t deadlifts and shrugs enough for neck strength?
Every week we get asked “are deadlifts, shrugs, and rows enough for neck strength?” In short, no. Conley et al (1997) investigated this exact topic. Two groups were given…
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“How do I get stronger for contact sport”
“How do I get stronger for contact sports” Read these 7 essential tips 👇 1. Build the Basics Focus on increasing the strength numbers in key compound movements: Aim…
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3 H’s of Overtraining: Are you happy, hungry and horny?
Overtraining is real. Progressing boils down to subjecting your mammalian self to enough stress to stimulate gains, but not so much that you destroy yourself. Yet, how do we know…
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Strength Training for Young Contact Athletes
In 2007, as a 13-year-old, I would’ve run 50 miles a day if you told me it would make me a pro rugby player…. (Sadly, my training wasn’t much…
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Neck Strength Doesn’t Prevent Concussions
I used to think neck training reduced concussion risk. Now I think its…
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Why Chasing Power Can Be A Waste Of Time
Most people think that increasing your power makes you: That’s not accurate. In…
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How to Start Sprinting (Without Straining a Hammy)
Sprinting is hands down the most powerful hamstring exercise you can do. It…
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