Row machines may look like a simple concept, however, just like other strength training pieces some are better than others. We’ve used dozens of different machines and right now have one that hopefully we can get rid of sooner than later. When we’re testing these pieces we’re looking for durability, limited need for adjustment, and [...]
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Real Hard Work Series: Coach Blair Wagner
We’re continuing our series on what real hard work entails. You’re going to notice that there’s some common themes noted in these videos and articles. Be sure to see what Jim Kielbaso had to say about this topic in the previous video and see how it compares to what Head Sports Performance Coach for Eastern [...]
Breaking into the Strength and Conditioning Field – Interview with Coach Ron McKeefery
Obviously we think the field of Strength and Conditioning is the greatest profession we could be a part of. At one point we saw the picture to the left and aspired to be the guy teaching the lift. We all have our own unique stories and most stories have more similarities than not. So, that [...]
Real Hard Work Series: Coach Jim Kielbaso on Hard Work
The kid in the picture probably completed the pull and I’m sure it was hard to lift. I bet he got a high five afterwards, and he thinks he’s working hard. Teaching athletes how to work hard, what hard work is, and actually putting them through hard workouts is probably something we’ve all been a [...]
NFL Pro Day: What it Really is
NFL Pro Days are typically the final stop of a young football players career, before he keeps going or hangs it up. Jim Kielbaso and Nick Wilson have spent about 8 weeks training a great combine group at Total Performance Training Center in Wixom, MI for the specific tests that the NFL scouts measure [...]
Reducing the Risk of Injuries in the Weightroom
In this video, Jim gets the chance to meet up with University of Michigan Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football Coach, Corey Twine. Listen to what Coach Twine thinks are some key variables to reducing the risk of injuries in the weightroom. It’s a great chance to see if you’re practicing the coaching principles [...]
Combination Lifts: Wasteful vs. Meaningful
There’s definitely something to be said about training efficiently. We don’t always get an optimal amount of time to accomplish our needs, so it’s sometimes important to exercises with several movements per rep or combine lifts. Implementing multifaceted exercises has sort of stemmed from the need to feel original, get a lot done in minimal [...]
Coaching: Hip Hinge
Several popular movements include the hip hinge. It’s probably one of the more difficult things to coach when an athlete has poor control over their pelvis. Check out the video below to see it discussed with some coaching tips.
Safety & Performance: Land Right
We observe numerous athletes while they’re landing after a jump and there seems to be thousands of box jump examples on Youtube these days, good and bad. No matter what type of jump it is, there’s a correct way to land. It doesn’t matter if it’s on the field after an athletic movement or using [...]
Specifics of Squatting
If you’ve ever had a hard time squatting or teaching the specifics to someone, watch this video. Have you seen peoples heals come off the ground? Are they having a hard time getting to the depth you’d like? Often the issues are caused by the lack of mobility or flexibility in the hips and/or ankles. [...]
USC Interview with Adam Gentry: Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach, Olympic Sports University of Pittsburgh
We sat down with Adam Gentry, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of Olympic Sports at the University of Pittsburgh. Adam has always been a critical thinker. Adam has the opportunity to consistently train his athletes. With this, he enjoys systematically implementing strength training protocols that are progressive over the training year. Watch below to see [...]
Tough (Haphazard) Vertimax Conditioning
There’s dozens of ways to overload triple-extension. Olympic movements, jumping movements with dumbbells, weighted vest jumps…the list goes on. Some ways may be safer than others, easier to implement, easier to coach, or even more efficient. It’s all up to you. The Vertimax fits several of the criteria we look for, for the movements we’re [...]
Battling Ropes: Great When Not Silly
Jim and Adam take a brief moment to discuss an exercise tool that can be great when used correctly and silly when not. Battling ropes have been around for decades. Over the last couple years they have certainly been much more commercialized than ever before. We do believe there are plenty of great things about [...]
The Foot and Ankle: An ATC’s Perspective
Ross Cooper has been Head Athletic Trainer at Detroit Country Day School since November of 2005. He has been a certified athletic trainer (ATC) since June of 1997. In addition to his role at DCD, Ross continues to be active in the sports medicine and orthopedic research community with several prominent local physicians. He has [...]
The 10-8-6 Progression Video – Adam Stoyanoff
In this video, Adam walks through how you could use a 10-8-6 progression method for a few different exercises. He walks through how it should be set up, how to implement it, and how to record and progress with your athletes/clients. Take a look, this is some good stuff!!
Media Interview with Tennessee Strength Coach Ron McKeefery
For anyone who is unfamiliar with Ron McKeefery, he is a fantastic strength coach and teacher. He has helped many coaches get their start in the field, and he is widely respected for his ability to teach both athletes and coaches. He spent several years at the University of South Florida, and he was hired [...]
Intern Video from the Gordon Institute
Rob Taylor is the Director of Sports Performance at the Gordon Institute in Baltimore, MD. He puts his interns through a rigorous experience where they learn a lot and have a lot of responsibilities. They made this video near the end of their internship to “impress” Rob. It’s pretty funny.
New Laser Therapy – MLS Laser Therapy
Multi-Waved Locked System – MLS Laser Therapy An orthopedic surgeon the metro-Detroit area is offering a new kind of laser therapy for injury rehab, pain management and recovery after surgery. Apparently, it has no known side effects and the only contra-indications are the belly of a pregnant woman, a known cancer cell and an open [...]
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