Science of Lifting: Isometrics
Isometric lifts, lifts where the muscles contract without causing movement at the involved joints, might be an under-appreciated tool for lifters and athletes.
Programming for Strength: Big Is a By-Product of Strong
After reading the review summary of the video of the elitefts roundtable on programs and programming, I felt I had to put my ideas down to join the discussion.
The Thinker: Sport Training Program Management–The Criminal Nature of it...
The problem must be identified before the solution is drawn.
Program Management in D3 Football
Program management is a beautiful concept that can help lead your team to a successful season.
Training with Purpose: Some Thoughts on Adaptation (Part 2)
Training is not a process that should be equated to randomly throwing shit at the wall to see what sticks.
Questioning Training Methodologies
It is imperative that we don’t become narrow-minded and biased when choosing how we train our athletes.
Training with Purpose: Some Thoughts on Adaptation
Training is best when aged slowly, like a fine wine.
In-Season Vs. Off-Season Considerations and Programming for Rugby
An in-depth look at how one strength and conditioning coach sees the training world.
Five Things the Average Athlete Program is Lacking
Many programs that are geared toward the team sport athlete are missing these five crucial concepts.
elitefts™ Roundtable: Programs & Programming
At this year’s UGSS, many elitefts™ team members gathered together to discuss the particulars of proper programming.
Breaking Down Your Training Program
Having a problem with your programming? Jennifer Petrosino can break it down for you.
From Dust Mode to Something Like Block Periodization
This program mash-up got Ryan Williams out of his training rut. What can it do for you?
Setting Up a Strongman Program
Setting up a strongman program is no different than any other type of program.
The Genius is Not in the Program
You don’t need to be a cheerleader, but your interest had best be served by serving the athlete.
Programs that Work
Do you want to know where your donations for the Programs that Work Manual are going?
Programming Step by Step
I hope this article gets everyone thinking in very simple terms and approaching programming your training with this step by step approach.
Nine Things Young Athletes Need to Master
So, hopefully if we all continue to do our jobs really well, every coach will be educated on proper exercise execution.
Constructing a Strength and Conditioning Program for College Hockey
When developing the strength and explosiveness program for the University of Pittsburgh men’s hockey team, there were several factors I had to take into consideration as a coach. Hopefully my experience thus far will help you in similar situations.
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Football Strength Training Programs
Just as all great football teams have common traits (good defense, team work, great coaching), all football strength programs share common qualities that set them apart from the pack.
Learn How to Caslow Your Own Powerlifting Program
A quick setup description of how I plan training is generally built on five movements at each workout.
Linear, Undulating and Nonlinear Programming: Which to Choose?
One of the most important factors of a program is periodization.
Back to the Basics with Programming
You’re either jumping from program to program every month, or you’re taking parts of different programs and concepts you like, and throwing them together.
Developing an Effective Strength Training Program
The key for athletic success begins in the weight room. Studies have shown that athletes who participate in a strength training program are faster, quicker, and more explosive, and they have fewer injuries.
Manipulating a Training Program
I know I’m not the only one guilty of this, but far too often, individuals like myself go online and search for workout routines, help, or guidance
Seven Principles for Better Program Design
It’s important to recognize that effective programming can be accomplished within realistic timeframes by almost anyone willing to put in the work.
