Strength integration for the beginner, advanced and rehab athlete
By Joe Eisenmann, PhD and Dan Hutchinson MS, ATC, CSCS Muscular strength is an important factor in athletic performance and...
The Platform: Beyond Weightlifting – the Integration of Plyometrics and Variable Resistance Loading
The lifting platform, like the rack, is a staple in most weight rooms. The platform provides a dedicated space for...
Basketball Conditioning: Upper Body Strength Applications Before, During and After Practice
By Dan Hutchison, MS, ATC, CSCS Upper body strength for basketball athletes is essential for power and endurance applications on...
3 Optimal Devices for Running Speed Improvement
By Dan Hutchison, MS, ATC, CSCS There will most likely never be a magic pill or potion that miraculously...
Cord-Loaded Olympic Lifting: Suggestions and Key Points for Strength and Conditioning Coaches
By Dan Hutchison, MS, ATC, CSCS Olympic weight lifting has been utilized in most resistance training venues catering towards improvements...
Cord-Loaded Deadlifts using The Trak-X™ System
By Dan Hutchison, MS, ATC, CSCS The Deadlift is one of the most implemented weight lifting movements for improving...
Using Variable Resistance for the Bench Press
By Dan Hutchison, MS, ATC, CSCS In relation to the previous performance blog post on variable resistance and the squat,...
Using Variable Resistance for the Squat
By Dan Hutchison, MS, ATC, CSCS The squat exercise is probably the most popular exercise in the strength and conditioning...
