Jump Height Alone Misses True Power Development
When evaluating power development progress - even on force plates - it's easy to just look at vertical jump height. However, as @CresseySP sports science coordinator @YKahook shares in today's guest post, that approach can fall short: https://t.co/bHXkGMwJC7 https://t.co/tB1Y1ArJKi
Half‑Kneeling Wall T‑Spine Mobilization: Scalable Variations for All
The half-kneeling wall t-spine mobilization is one of our favorites for getting the upper back moving. Many people don’t know that there are different variations/progressions you can incorporate to deliver incremental benefits in different populations: https://t.co/z8gVvEFWFR https://t.co/rJku1EpSwe
Supersets Boost Efficiency and Training Effectiveness
Supersets are an awesome way to improve your training effect and make your time in the gym more efficient. Here are some of my favorite exercise pairings: https://t.co/9ECFltCPZ6
Embrace Open‑Mindedness and Seek Meaning Beyond Details
New podcast: I emphasize the need to remain openminded to different philosophies and viewpoints that may conflict with your own personal status quo. I spoke to looking past minutia to determine the actual meaning of the information we consume....
Movement Diagnosis Over Symptoms: Sahrmann’s Transformative Guide
I was recently asked, "What's the most important book you've read in your career?" The answer was really simple: "Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes," by Shirley Sahrmann. Early in my career - especially in light of my own shoulder pain...
Mobility Circuits Boost Aerobic Base and Preserve ROM
Well said. Or better yet, work in some mobility circuits as a way to build an aerobic base while improving movement quality and preserving ROM. https://t.co/5aGm6TogP5
Athletes Need Aerobic Base, Not Distance Running
To be clear, I think it's very important for all athletes - including baseball players - to have a solid aerobic base. I just think distance running is the wrong path to achieving it. More thorough take on the topic:...
Unlock Athlete Potential by Preserving Rotational Patterns
Elite rotational qualities are what make many athletes great, but some training approaches can limit the expression of this superpower. Learn how to identify, preserve, and develop rotational patterns for athletes that leverage these proficiencies. https://t.co/t1K6VbLmzH https://t.co/CykmqJxew0
Anatomical Variant Anconeus Epitrochlearis Linked to Thrower Elbow Pain
New podcast: I outline what an anconeus epitrochlearis is and how it can contribute to medial elbow pain, in throwing athletes. It’s important to consider anatomical variants in addition to medical and movement diagnoses. https://t.co/VY4K0Q0a2G https://t.co/mIa4FfK0bK
Pitchers Use High‑Low Models to Boost Recovery, Prevent Injuries
In the new podcast, I highlight the importance of pitchers employing high-low models to their routines in order to optimize recovery and reduce the risk of injury. Additionally, I share examples of how this structure works in the real...
Switch to Morning Workouts: Six Safe Transition Tips
Changing your workout time of day impacts everything from mood to performance. The most common adjustment takes place when someone decides to exercise in the morning. Here are six tips for safely making a smooth transition to morning exercise: ...
Acumobility Ball Targets Quadratus Lumborum for Better Performance
I posted five years ago about how to use the Acumobility ball for upper extremity health and performance, so it seems long overdue for me to share one of the ways we’re using it a bit further down the...
Scout’s “Long, Lean, Projectable” Means Bulk Up
A friendly reminder to young players: if a scout refers to you as "long, lean, and projectable," it's not just so that you have good social media self-promotion material. Rather, it's just a nice way of saying you're skinny and...
Adding Load Can Enhance Movement Quality in Certain Cases
In the latest podcast, I look at how adding load can actually improve movement quality for certain individuals in specific situations, as counterintuitive as it may seem. https://t.co/nAcesV7bCd https://t.co/xCCRVH5sYE