History and Evolution of The Back Squat
The back squat is often crowned the king of exercises, and for good reason. It shows up in nearly every
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Categorizing the Physiological and Biomechanical Demands of Basketball Drills
In recent years, extensive research in sports, especially basketball, has focused on describing the demands of the game. Biomechanical, physiological,
The Tendon Training Playbook: 13 Principles Every Coach Should Know
Tendon issues are one of the most frustrating problems in sport. They’re hard to predict, slow to heal, and
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The Coach's Guide to Dynamic Strength Index and Basketball Performance
This free guide breaks down two studies on the Dynamic Strength Index (DSI) in basketball players. Learn what the DSI
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The Coach’s Guide to CMJ Force Plate Metrics
This free guide breaks down the 10 most valuable force plate metrics you should track when testing the countermovement jump,
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Work-Life Balance is Overrated: Why Young Coaches Should Go All In
I've noticed a growing trend of younger coaches seeking advice on "work-life balance." But if
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CMJ Loading: Resisted, Assisted, or Unloaded
Coaches often use the isometric mid-shin pull (MSP) and countermovement jumps (CMJs) to assess and train strength and power.
Building Chronic Load is the Key to Performance and Recovery
In professional football, the season is long, dense, and physically taxing. Players in the English Championship average more than a
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Tacos, Coaching and a Poor Dining Experience
🍿If you'd rather watch than read, click here to watch on Youtube Last weekend, my girlfriend and I
Can Tendons Heal Without Changing Structure? Patellar Tendinopathy Study
When an athlete feels better, we often assume they’re getting better structurally too. But what if that’s not
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CMJ Force-Time Curve Consistency
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a go-to tool for monitoring neuromuscular status in athletes. Recently, more emphasis has been
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Bimodal vs. Unimodal Jumps: Is One Better?
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is widely used to evaluate lower-body power, coordination, and rapid force development. Ground reaction force