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Get Mental With The Psychology Of Strength! By: Josh Hewett Our mind has the ability to make us stronger, more muscular, more athletic, more powerful, even wealthier and happier! Learn 4 basic principles of mental conditioning right here to improve your results! 1064 Words - Date Added: Mar 20, 2007

10 Exercises For Explosive Athletes!
By: Matt Brughelli
Here are 10 exercises for developing explosive strength and power for the sprint/jump athlete. Learn more about how you can improve your power. 4302 Words - Date Added: Apr 07, 2006

10 Mistakes Athletes Make
By: Charles Staley
Even the smartest, most dedicated trainees make lots of mistakes on an ongoing basis. That’s why even the best athletes have coaches. Here are the most common mistakes! 3227 Words - Date Added: Oct 14, 2002

10 Reasons Clubbells Are Superior For Circular Strength Training!
By: Coach Sonnon
In light of recent events, I find it prudent to give my official position on the evolution of the Clubbell® and how it became the most optimal and only sensible equipment for use in Circular Strength Training™. 3130 Words - Date Added: Aug 29, 2003

10 Reasons To Start The 3x3 Program!
By: Mike Mahler
The 3x3 program allows you to focus on heavy weights and low reps. If you would like to learn more see the benefits below and try the sample routines included. 2522 Words - Date Added: May 01, 2006

15 Weeks To Super Power.
By: Kelly Baggett
The following workouts emphasize the Olympic pulling movements (power clean & snatch), but are also set up to focus on hypertrophy and strength in the lower body in a more traditional bodybuilding split. The workouts are really quite versatile, fun, and provide a wide array of new and challenging exercises. 2935 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

7 Tips For Mass & Power!
By: AnimalPak
From basic movements to resting, learn the seven top tips for mass and power! 689 Words - Date Added: Feb 12, 2003

A Beginning Athlete's Guide To Strength Training
By: Ryan Bame
There are several ways an athlete can prepare for competition, but they will not be effective unless all necessary steps are taken. Learn a few methods to increase your strength and performance! 1768 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2003

A Revolutionary Approach To Speed And Strength Training
By: Par Deus
Advanced article! What I am going to present in this article is unlike any training system that I am aware of -- it is in complete opposition to what our intuition tells and to what we have been conditioned to think about speed and strength training. 4514 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2003

Advanced ATHLETIC Leg Training
By: IDS Sports
All strength and power sport athletes need to develop high levels of leg strength for optimal performance. Leg strength contributes to speed, power, balance, and agility, key components in almost all sports. 1618 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2003

Aggressive Strength: What Is It & How To Use It!
By: Mike Mahler
We like the fact that these heroes have well-rounded strength that goes far beyond what they can do physically. This well-rounded strength is what I call Aggressive Strength. Being strong and healthy physically is definitely a critical component of aggressive strength. Learn what it is and how to use it to your advantage! 1905 Words - Date Added: Jul 15, 2003

An Intro To Clubbells.
By: John H. Myers
Find out who John Myers is, what clubbells are, why you should use them and how they can help you! 1261 Words - Date Added: Sep 02, 2003

Athletic Performance And Bodybuilding
By: Matt Danielsson
Find out how you can adjust your bodybuilding routines to help you perform better in sports! 919 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2003

Bodyweight Exercises For Size & Strength!
By: Mike Mahler
I get a ton of emails every week regarding bodyweight exercises. People want to know what are the best bodyweight drills for size and strength. 1064 Words - Date Added: May 04, 2004

Breakthrough Training Methods Using Kettlebells for Sports!
By: SportSpecific.com
Kettlebells are taking the world of Strength and Conditioning by storm. Learn what they are and how you can begin using them in your current training programs for maximum sports strength! 975 Words - Date Added: Aug 16, 2003

Clubbell Training For All Athletes!
By: SportSpecific.com
Clubbells are an excellent tool to build grip strength, shoulder stability and give you a challenging conditioning workout too. Try this sample clubbell workout guaranteed to get you stronger! 650 Words - Date Added: Sep 15, 2003

Core Conditioning: Training Your Abs And Trunk For Sports!
By: Intensity Magazine
Look around any gym in America and you'll see one common theme in them: in our ab crazy times it is the way the torso is trained. Hundreds upon hundreds of crunches at the end of the workout. Learn a better way! 1170 Words - Date Added: Aug 10, 2002

Crossing Over To Performance Training!
By: Intensity Magazine
Learn how Renegade Training can improve your athletic ability along with your overall strength! 668 Words - Date Added: Apr 15, 2003

Denver Broncos Speed & Endurance Program!
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
The Denver Broncos speed and endurance program was developed by the Denver Broncos strength staff to help improve our overall team speed. This is the explanation of the Rich Tuten's Denver Bronco Speed and endurance program exactly as it appears in their players training manual. 1058 Words - Date Added: Sep 09, 2003

Developing Hip Power
By: Intensity Magazine
Your mid back to the back of your knee are responsible for the most important and explosive power on the field... your hips. 1331 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2003

Double-D: 8 Minutes Of Delicious Torture!
By: Coach Sonnon
The DOUBLE-D (or the Double Density Death March) may give you significant useable muscle growth in the arms, chest, neck, back and core. Learn how to utilize clubbells and kettlebells to gain strength and size! 1168 Words - Date Added: Oct 07, 2003

Dumbbells, Barbells, And Kettlebells, Oh My...
By: Mike Fry - Grapplers Gym
Stick to the basics when designing a training program. We are going to go over three pieces of equipment here that should help you become a better all around athlete. Check it out! 1616 Words - Date Added: Jan 11, 2006

Dynamic Effort - Speed Kills!
By: Chad Coy
What exactly is dynamic effort? Dynamic effort is the speed in which you can lift a non-maximal load in a short amount of time. Learn more about it... 2026 Words - Date Added: Nov 08, 2005

EDT + Kettlebells = Major Strength & Size!
By: Mike Mahler
Recently, I hit some plateaus in my own training and decided to try a program called EDT (Escalating Density Training) by top strength coach Charles Staley. Find out how to bust your plateau with this training style! 821 Words - Date Added: Jun 17, 2003

Explosive Strength Workout!
By: Jarred Rome
This is the 8-Week Program that I used two months before the World U. Games held in Beijing China, in August of 2001. 1601 Words - Date Added: Jan 20, 2002

Explosive Strength Workout, 8 Weeks: January-March, 2007.
By: Jarred Rome
Another 8 weeks of intense training. For this series of workouts I am training 5 days a week and go from late January-March. Full details of my training during that time is right here. 2547 Words - Date Added: Oct 31, 2007

Football & Rubber Bands: How Can They Help You?
By: ISSA
As a strength coach, I am always looking at new methods of training to improve the conditioning of my athletes. In my own training as a power lifter, I have recently incorporated rubber bands. I have used them all—from the mini-bands to the heavy bands. The great thing about the bands is that they can expand on the basic lifts. 708 Words - Date Added: Jan 07, 2004

Get A Grip: Build A Super Strong Grip!
By: Par Deus
By: Panzer. For those of you involved with other strength sports or grappling, grip strength is an asset that deserves some attention. If you have trouble opening that jar of pickles in your refrigerator, you might want to read this. 2745 Words - Date Added: Jun 07, 2003

Get Mental With The Psychology Of Strength!
By: Josh Hewett
Our mind has the ability to make us stronger, more muscular, more athletic, more powerful, even wealthier and happier! Learn 4 basic principles of mental conditioning right here to improve your results! 1064 Words - Date Added: Mar 20, 2007

Get Olympic
By: Curtis Schultz
Build a massive upper back by performing bodybuilding's forgotten four... 1492 Words - Date Added: Nov 13, 2002

Getting In Shape: GPP and SPP
By: Josh Henkin
Learn about the concept of General Physical Preparation (GPP) and Specialized Physical Preparation (SPP). 620 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2003

GPP For The Non-Athlete: Creative Conditioning For Everyone!
By: Andy Chasse
Get creative with your conditioning. Try GPP. Realize all of the benefits of cardio activity and strength training benefits through this simple activity! Here are some great examples that everyone can benefit from. 1300 Words - Date Added: Jun 22, 2009

High Rep Snatches: Intense Cardio For Serious Athletes!
By: Mike Mahler
This week I am going to give you another incredible exercise to add to your arsenal: the high repetition one-arm snatch. 1029 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2003

High Repetition Clean And Jerks: Intense Cardio For Serious Athletes!
By: Mike Mahler
If you are afraid of hard work and don't want your heart rate to go through the roof, then leave this exercise for the real tough men and women and join the next spinning class at your gym. For the others, read on... 575 Words - Date Added: Jan 27, 2003

In Search Of Strength.
By: Simon Forsyth
Find out how I improved my strength and overall endurance by using Pavel's methods... 1472 Words - Date Added: Apr 06, 2004

In-Season Power Training!
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
Coach Clark explains that training for power during the competitive season is as important to athletic success as training for power in the off-season and pre-season. 740 Words - Date Added: Aug 02, 2004

Is Strength Training Really Beneficial For Endurance Athletes?
By: Peak Performance
Strength-training research carried out with endurance rowers, swimmers, skiers, and cyclists has tended to produce 'negative' results. The same cannot be said for runners. Learn more... 6861 Words - Date Added: Dec 08, 2005

Is Throwing A Heavy Ball Good Medicine?
By: Softball Performance
Medicine balls are a great way to improve your speed and agility and so is weight training. It appears that the use of higher weight may outweigh the benefits of specificity of training in this case. Learn why! 706 Words - Date Added: May 22, 2003

John Wilkins Podcast Interview, Part 2: Strength Training Exercises.
By: Daniel Gastelu
Podcast Interview: In part 2 of this interview, Dan Gastelu interviews guest John Wilkins. Listen to strength training exercises for football, and more secrets from a championship high school and college football player! 489 Words - Date Added: Aug 21, 2006

Juggernaut Training!
By: Jamie Hale
Take your training to the upper limits of physical preparation with juggernaut training. In addition, to physical conditioning the preceding workout will build a tough as nails mental set. 362 Words - Date Added: Sep 05, 2003

Kettlebells: Should You Use Them?
By: Josh Henkin
Kettlebells are terrific for bodyfat loss, improving lean body mass, and helping teach proper speed of the hips (very important for speed and power sports). Learn what they are and what exercises you can do with them! 1074 Words - Date Added: Jan 01, 2003

Killer Strength Program!
By: David Knowles
Ok, before I start, this is a powerlifting program, not a bodybuilding program. Of all the programs I've tried, this has boosted my strength the most. Here is my full 14-week cycle! 968 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2003

Mahler's Aggressive Strength Q&A!
By: Mike Mahler
Twice a month Mike Mahler is going to answer your questions to help you get bigger, stronger and faster! Learn how to get your pull-up numbers up, how to break a plateau, about clubbells and much more... 949 Words - Date Added: Jan 27, 2004

Mash Monster Number 27: Brian Mottola.
By: Cyberpump
Find all about who the newest Gripboard Mash Monster, Brian Mottola, see pics and video of his incredible feats of grip strength! 778 Words - Date Added: Nov 15, 2005

Maximum Effort: Break On Through To The Other Side With This Strength Training Workout.
By: Chad Coy
The Max Effort workout. This workout focuses on gaining strength and preparing for strongman competitions. Check out my workout and see my variations to a great strength training regimen. 1883 Words - Date Added: Oct 20, 2006

Modified EDT Program For Serious Strength Increases!
By: Mike Mahler
The program worked very well and I had tons of clients putting on size and increasing strength like never before. In addition, I wanted to modify the EDT program for people that simply wanted to get stronger without getting bigger. 1512 Words - Date Added: Dec 18, 2003

Off-Season Power Training: Strength & Size!
By: AnimalPak
If you want to become more muscular and advance your strength, you will find the following program of great benefit. But as you read this, you need to keep an open mind. Even if you are old school, this program will help you. 721 Words - Date Added: Dec 02, 2003

Partial Movements: The Cornerstone Of Sports Training!
By: Dr. David Ryan
There are many arguments still about how muscles really work. In this article we will look at some information about them and how partial movements take advantage of how they work. Check it out! 2117 Words - Date Added: Jan 27, 2006

Power Athlete Football Strength Program!
By: Curtis Schultz
Three part series! From lifting weights to plyometrics, this full program will guide you to football dominance! 3292 Words - Date Added: Dec 27, 2001

Power Athlete Program
By: Curtis Schultz
Learn about different training programs for gaining power and strength for your sport! 2398 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2003

Power Athletes: Discus And Shotput Champions!
By: Other Writer
Learn the secrets of world class strength athletes Date Added: Apr 08, 2002

Power Talk With Top Strength Coach Andrew Durniat!
By: Mike Mahler
Andrew Durniat is an international kettlebell competitor and current American record holder for the single arm snatch. He explains how kettlebells have helped him to be successful and how they can do the same for anyone. Find out here. 2250 Words - Date Added: Nov 04, 2009

Power: What It Is And How To Get It!
By: Kelly Baggett
Power is not simply about having the strength to pick up a car and carrying it across a driveway. Power is a combination of two very important aspects of any kind of training. Continue reading to find out more. 1202 Words - Date Added: Jul 07, 2005

Practical, Functional, Necessary Training!
By: Jamie Hale
How is that training for general fitness? As the Renegades know this is not training for general fitness. This is specialized training. You need to utilize a wide array of tools, learn why! 454 Words - Date Added: Feb 05, 2004

Principles Of Strength Training For Athletes!
By: Shannon Clark
Different principles apply to different sports, however there are common elements that one should be aware of when planning a strength training program. Read below to learn some of the elements to be aware of when strength training for your sport. 1706 Words - Date Added: May 03, 2005

Radical Methods For Increasing Strength!
By: Dennis Weis
I have been a published iron game journalist and author for nearly 27 years and one of the most frequent questions I am asked is 1380 Words - Date Added: Jun 26, 2003

Reactive Strength: Neck Mobility For MMA And Boxing.
By: Intensity Magazine
Recently quite a few of fighters and coaches asked me how to prevent concussions and knock-outs in MMA. They remain locked inside the box lacking an understanding of SPECIFIC performance enhancement. Learn how to improve your strength and agility to prevent concussions! 781 Words - Date Added: Jun 18, 2003

Roadwork: The Kettlebell Way!
By: Mike Mahler
Roadwork is a brutal form of training that separates the real men from the girly men. Learn what it is and how to use this as your cardio! 589 Words - Date Added: Feb 28, 2003

Side Comparison Of Power And Olympic Squats!
By: Chris Scarborough
No other exercise in the athlete's arsenal is as necessary as the squat. There are also several ways to do accomplish this exercise. 652 Words - Date Added: Apr 05, 2005

Sledgehammer GPP!
By: Intensity Magazine
What I am really going to talk about is a different type of General Physical Preparedness (GPP) exercise-Sledge hammering! 847 Words - Date Added: Oct 08, 2002

So You Wanna Be An Athlete...
By: Josh Henkin
You want to make the varsity football team, be able to dunk, be faster on the soccer field, or throw faster in softball. In any of these circumstances you desire to become a better athlete. You have to be very careful not to fall into many of the traps that cause athletes from high school to professional to fail. 1237 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2003

Strength & Conditioning Tips & Drills For Football.
By: eteamz
Check out these great strength and conditioning tips and drills for football players! Learn how to get stronger and faster. 1048 Words - Date Added: Jun 16, 2003

Strength Training That Actually Works For Surfing!
By: Mike Mahler
Surfing and missing waves is about as fun as riding a moped. Here we will discuss strength and conditioning exercises that will help keep you from ending up dead in the water after only one wave. Learn more right here. 2282 Words - Date Added: Apr 24, 2006

Strength Training: The Tampa Bay Buccaneer Way!
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
Coach Asanovich takes strength and conditioning very seriously, and he expects his players to follow suit. This excerpt from his off-season training manual says it all. 886 Words - Date Added: Sep 23, 2003

Strength-Endurance Training: Be Stronger... Longer.
By: Matt Wiggins
If you take a look at virtually any activity in which increased strength would be beneficial, you'll notice that for that increased strength to be beneficial, you'd have to be able to take advantage of that strength over an extended period of time. Full program included! 1995 Words - Date Added: Oct 30, 2003

Strengthening For Sports!
By: Intensity Magazine
So, for the rest of us, we have to wait for other sports to get underway while some others catch up on rest, gain some of their weight back, and let injuries heal. 782 Words - Date Added: Aug 16, 2002

Tempering: How To Strengthen Your Body From The Inside Out.
By: Simon Forsyth
Tempering or fortifying the body through controlled exposure to the cold. What are the benefits I hear you asking? 1034 Words - Date Added: Mar 19, 2004

The Absolute Best Way to Improve Your Leg Strength & Power For All Sports!
By: Steve Cotter
By adding this one exercise to your training program, you can become stronger, more flexible, more coordinated PLUS improve speed and jump higher - GUARANTEED! 2878 Words - Date Added: Nov 11, 2003

The Beginners Clubbell Workout!
By: John H. Myers
Learn how to get starting with clubbells with this all in one guide. Exercise pictures and videos included on how to properly perform the exercises. Check back soon for part two and three and the HUGE clubbell exercise database! 1811 Words - Date Added: Oct 17, 2003

The Benefits Of Strength Training!
By: The Training Station
Research demonstrates that resistance exercise training has profound effects on the musculoskeletal system, contributes to the maintenance of functional abilities, and prevents osteoporosis, sarcopenia (loss of body mass), lower-back pain, and other disabilities. Learn why and what you need to know to build a great workout program! 904 Words - Date Added: Feb 06, 2004

The Grasso Lunge: Develop The Strength For Acceleration!
By: Chris Scarborough
One of the best single leg exercises I use is the Grasso Lunge. It develops speed, strength, agility and much more. Read on. 641 Words - Date Added: Aug 12, 2005

The Importance Of Motor Skill Development.
By: Intensity Magazine
One benefit that we tend to over look with GPP is motor skill development. In a recent training session with a high-level hockey player, I noticed something that Coach Davies has been stressing since day one: GPP is great for developing motor skills. 693 Words - Date Added: Jul 29, 2003

The Importance Of Strength For Enhanced Explosiveness!
By: Kelly Baggett
Want to jump higher, run faster, and increase your explosiveness for sports? If so you must be STRONG! Learn the importance of strength for sports! 2117 Words - Date Added: Jun 17, 2004

The Mad Max Program: Improve VO2 Max And Critical Power!
By: John Berardi
If you're a competitive athlete who is forced, by athletic necessity, to use your lower extremities to propel you toward a particular destination (i.e. end zone, soccer goal, hockey net, etc.), you've undoubtedly heard of the infamous VO2 max. Find out more... 1397 Words - Date Added: Apr 13, 2004

The Power Of Kettlebell Training: Why Should You Use Kettlebells?
By: Mike Mahler
Thanks to strength coach Pavel Tsatsouline, brutal and effective training is back in the form of kettlebell training. No need to purchase a gym membership or spends $1000s on expensive equipment. One or two kettlebells are all that you need. 920 Words - Date Added: Oct 03, 2003

Uber Strength: Strongman TV With Corey St. Clair, Episode #4 Grip Training
By: Corey St. Clair
Watch and learn from Idaho's strongest man, ASC Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair! Grip strength is critical to success in the strongman events. Corey takes you through some essential training and equipment that will improve your grip performance. The tools for the job? Grippers, an anvil, and a 45lb plate of course. Date Added: Jul 21, 2009

Understanding The Strength Deficit
By: Intensity Magazine
I'll illustrate exactly what the strength deficit is, an easy way to assess the athlete, how to interpret the results, and point you in the right direction as to the proper way to maximize each athlete's potential to express power on the playing field. 842 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2003

Using Large Tires To Improve Strength!
By: MD Labs
Tire training can add a new dimension to your strength and conditioning program regardless of what sports you play or your level of athletic ability. Learn why it isn't just for strongman competitors! 893 Words - Date Added: May 31, 2003

Utilizing One-Arm Barbell Lifts!
By: Josh Henkin
The benefits of these lifts are impossible to duplicate and can serve a wide variety of functions in training. Find out how one-arm lifts can improve your strength, speed, and size! 827 Words - Date Added: Oct 04, 2003

Utilizing Your Nervous System For Strength & Power For Sports.
By: XCell
The nervous system of athletes in speed and power sports can be enhanced by various means such as coordination exercises, structural work, and traditional power lifting methods. 2066 Words - Date Added: Feb 17, 2005

Weightlifting: The Bulgarian Blitz!
By: Critical Bench
So why do the Bulgarians have such a successful national weightlifting program? Do they use anabolics in excess? Do they need to use them? I will answer this question and more right here. 2934 Words - Date Added: Nov 07, 2005

What Is The Best Off-Season Training For Strength Athletes?
By: Athletes Topic Of The Week
What is the best off-season training for strength athletes? The off-season gives an athlete time to focus 100% on training and conditioning. Try the following out and see if they work for you! 1809 Words - Date Added: Nov 03, 2006

What Is The Best Sled Training Workout?
By: Workout Of The Week
What is the best sled training workout? Learn about sled training, who it would benefit, sample workouts and exercises, and more right here. Our forum members have also put this together so you can add more excitement to an existing program. 3067 Words - Date Added: Aug 22, 2007

What Should Be The Balance Between Gym Time And Skill Work For Athletes?
By: Athletes Topic Of The Week
What should be the balance between gym time and skill work for athletes? Find out what other people from the message boards think... 2905 Words - Date Added: Oct 20, 2005

Wheelbarrow GPP: Part One.
By: Intensity Magazine
A year ago I started to write about a new and different type of General Physical Preparedness (GPP) exercise: Sledgehammer GPP. Because of the overwhelming response, I feel it is about time we add a brother to the weighted GPP family: Wheelbarrow GPP! 909 Words - Date Added: Jul 11, 2003

Xvest: More Than Just A Weighted Vest!
By: Coach Davies
With a firm understanding of the concepts of our training firmly in place and the realization that true all-around athletic development will come via adherence to the wheel of conditioning it is definitely time to get to some real-world work with the Xvest. 1397 Words - Date Added: Apr 23, 2004

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