by kimberly pzegeo | Jul 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
A respectable coach is an individual who not only knows the cues or corrections to coach an exercise effectively, but it is someone who can effectively demonstrate the exercise themselves. This week’s education was an eye opening experience where all interns were able...
by emily huebner | Jul 2, 2013 | Blog, Intern
A simple air squat had been coined as one of the best exercises prescribed for athletes due to the full-body benefits achieved. Squatting to increase lower body strength alone can increase functional mobility, increase bone density, strengthen the core muscles...
by jhatz | Jun 10, 2013 | Blog, Intern
Education this week revolved around coaching cues and techniques for getting athletes to buy in and understand what we as strength coaches are asking them to do. Technical movements like the Olympic style clean and jerk and snatch are intimidating for most athletes. ...
by mark bruno | Jan 29, 2011 | Blog, Intern, Mark Bruno
This week’s focus is on lower body exercises. There are various forms for lower body training, but I will talk about the squat, RDL, single leg RDL, and the split squat. The squat is one of the core non-power exercises and is also the first lift in the sport...