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The Dynamic Effort Method For Strength?: Part II

This is part two of the three part series about the dynamic effort method for athletes. In this section we’re going to talk about the different ways to acquire speed endurance, the pros and cons of some different training modalities often used in the gym to increase your speed/strength endurance.

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The Dynamic Effort Method for Strength?: Part I

This is going to be part one of a three part series dealing with the dynamic effort method and its applications for physical preparation for sport. There’s a big debate as to whether or not there’s legitimate application with the method when athletes are concerned and we’re going to clear some of that up today.

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Why The Box Squat?

The box squat is a great exercise but I see it messed up so often! If you’re interested in understanding this movement give this article a read! Coach Connor goes over the benefits of this movement and the cues associated with mastering it.

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Off Season’s Almost Over!

The offseason may be nearing an end and for some of you that’s not the best thing. If you haven’t spent the time this offseason getting prepared for this coming season give this a read. You’ve still got time!

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STOP THE MADNESS: Year Round Sports

Year round sports seem to have become the norm for better or worse. This article is going to discuss the worse, and why you should think twice about deciding to stay on the field of play all year long.

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How Long Does Strength Last?

How long does strength last? This is an interesting topic and just this month the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research published a study on just that! We’re going to break down “The Effects of 3 vs 5 Day Cessation on Maximal Strength” and what it means for your training in this article!

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NSAIDs Are Killing Your Gains

NSAIDs are a category of drugs that reduce inflammation in the body and are often used to try to combat the dreaded delayed onset muscle soreness associated with heavy training. This article lays out why you’re better off putting the bottle down and going for a walk!

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Want a Better Pump? Take This!

Glycerol is probably the most underrated pre-workout supplement on the market. So much so that I’d be willing to bet that you’ve never even heard of it. This week’s article is going to dive into the PUMP, and how this can be amplified by using glycerol!

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This is Why Your Squat Sucks

Have you all but given up on ever getting good at the squat? Does it hurt to squat? Do you struggle to get depth in the squat? If you answered yes to any of those questions give this article a read. The traditional barbell squat isn’t for everyone, but squat patterning absolutely is!

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Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 for Strength in Sport

5/3/1 is a great tool to have in your tool box when it comes to physical preparation. This article lays out the loading parameters and explains the how and why 5/3/1 can be beneficial to you.

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