Box squats are one of the most useful squats variations that you can do. The only difference compared to a regular squat is that in a box squat you "sit" on the box (It can also be a bench; in …
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How to increase muscle mass
Most people who go to the gym generally want to know how to increase muscle mass, as their first - and oftentimes only - goal. Part of the reason is pure vanity, but athletes need hypertrophy as …
The volume, intensity and frequency relationship
Volume, intensity, and frequency are the basics of proper programming in strength training and in powerlifting. Let's take a closer look at what they are precisely and how to manipulate them to get …
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Plyometrics for Athletes
Plyometrics is a type of training that uses the stretch-shortening cycle to produce maximum force in a minimal amount of time. Not only it trains the muscle in a specific way, but it also targets …
Explosive Strength & Power
Increasing explosive strength and power is vital to any team or individual sport. First of all, here is the key concept to start with: If we want to optimize power, we need a solid strength …
Box Jumps for Explosive Power
Box jumps for explosive strength? Recently made famous by CrossFit, the box jump is an exercise that comes from plyometrics. Useful in the physical preparation for sports, it’s a great …