Speed is king, right? Then you’d better train it. I have some medicine ball throws to get your athletes up to speed. Make sure those movements are crisp and fast! Go, go, go!

I have nothing against the Olympic lifts. They’re fantastic movements that create explosive power. It’s just that there are safer alternatives that still force the lifter into triple extension.

Kunle Lawson and Karl Geissler have extensive Track & Field Experience and collaborated on the instruction and implementation of three distinct indoor throwing drills for athletes in developing rotational power and improve specific technique in the throwing events.

These non-traditional methods of dynamic effort work will supercharge your athletes without sending them down the road to rehab.

Team Elitefts Alumni Joe Kenn interview recapping his first (and second) Highland Games experience.