The Strength-Speed Continuum and Force-Velocity Curve For Sports Performance One of the major things we’re big on here at Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) is helping provide education to our athletes, parents, and coaches. This particular article is designed to help take a rather confusing concept, and put it in simple terms…
Primary Muscles Used: Rear Delts Upper Traps Rhomboids Key Points To Keep In Mind: Band should be choked to a rack or piece of equipment that is approximately face level. Keep ribs down, arms long, and pull back with the elbows coming back behind the body. Always keep the elbows up and pull towards the…
Primary Muscles Used: Lats Mid Traps and Rhomboids Key Points To Keep In Mind: Chest should be flat against the pad, with feet against the support piece at the back. Keep head and neck neutral. After unracking the lever arm, pull elbows back without allowing shoulders to roll forward. Various grip positions may be offered…
Primary Muscles Used: Lats Mid Traps and Rhomboids Obliques/Trunk Key Points To Keep In Mind: Starting position is such that feet are even, with one arm placed on a bench or other support piece of equipment. Row back towards the hip and middle back, focusing on pulling the elbow back. Ensure that the torso remains…
Primary Muscles Used: Lats Mid Traps Obliques/Trunk Key Points To Keep In Mind: Start in the half kneeling position, one leg up, the other leg with the knee on the floor. The arm that will row will be on the same side as the leg that is down. Ensure that the torso remains upright, as…
Primary Muscles Used: Deltoid Triceps Obliques/Trunk Key Points To Keep In Mind: Start in the half kneeling position, one leg up, the other leg with the knee on the floor. The arm that will press will the on the same side as the leg that is down. Ensure that the torso remains upright, as there…
Primary Muscles Used: Hamstrings Glutes Erectors Key Points To Keep In Mind: Start in the kickstand position, where one foot is off-set forward, and the back leg is supported with the toes on the ground. This can be loaded in a various of ways, but typically DB’s and KB’s work best hanging from the sides.…
Primary Muscles Used: Pectoralis Major Triceps Abdominals Key Points To Keep In Mind: Ensure the client can hinge properly. Back should remain neutral while bent over. This should be done explosively and with high effort. Press hard. Use a med ball that will bounce back some, and should be on the light side, 4-10 pounds…
CrossFit For Sports Performance? When it comes to improving athletic performance, there isn’t exactly a perfect way to do. Sit ten strength coaches down in a room, and you’ll get ten different training programs for one specific athlete. That’s one of the great things about sports performance training…that so many options are available. However, we…
Just about every person that’s ever picked up a weight has likely hit the bench press. It’s the king of all movements when it comes to trying to impress your friends or family members. But one thing is certain, about 99% of the people that bench press have no clue as to what they are…