i just did a piece on specialized methods specific to sprinting here, but I figured I'd address a currently popular specialized method being promoted for general strength and power development purposes. Overcoming Isometrics is a form of isometric training that aims to create maximum tension and contraction against an immovable object. See below. I want to start off by saying that I loathe the term "Overcoming Isometric" for the simple fact that you are in no way overcoming

THE LEAN, FALL, SPRINT SERIES.... Level #1: Level #2: Level #3: I figured rather than address each video progression individually through captions I'd just start now. These are all pretty straightforward drills that offer the benefit of strong projection and horizontal displacement which are critical to start speed and acceleration. Moreover, they teach pre-tension before starting, increase neural drive, RFD, and explosiveness to name a few. It's no secret at this point th

Sometimes during this wonderful journey of learning and growing as a coach, you simply miss or underrate training concepts or exercises that you should have been doing. Fortunately, if you are reading this, then I'm going to be providing you with some valuable insight that has somehow managed to stay under the radar for all these years. I should have connected the dots, and usually do when it comes to the practical application of training theory and research, but for some r

Welcome to the second installment of sled training exercises. I decided to break up the theme into two pieces just to make it easier to read. Ten drills can be a lot to digest for some, so I hope the format helps. #6-SLED MARCHING I never write to appease people because I'm interested in what truly helps and the truth. What's unfortunate is that this video, like many others, receives more attention and does far less than the ones that do far more for athletes and coaches.