Improve Lower Body Power with the Jump-X System
To be strong and exert maximal force is one thing – to be powerful is another. If you recall from...
Training the Female Volleyball Player: Q&A with Donnie Maib
Volleyball consists of dynamic, multi-directional movements in a confined space. The physical demands include reacting, accelerating, jumping, landing, pivoting, decelerating,...
You can’t fire a cannon from a canoe: training the lower body
By Joe Eisenmann, PhD “You can’t fire a cannon from a canoe.” “Don't build on sand.” “Build the foundation of...
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: Converting Existing Lifting Platforms to Jump Training Stations
By Dan Hutchison, MS, ATC, CSCS Basketball conditioning has always emphasized some of aspect of vertical training to improve jumping...
