In this section I will periodically publish articles on various topics related to sports and physical activity. These are all the posts I have written so far:
WHAT IS THE PROPER SQUAT DEPTH AND WHY?
Today we´re going to discuss the standard for squat depth, comparing and contrasting the positions in high squats with proper squats. In Starting Strength, coaches like Rusty from the Wichita Falls Athletic Club have the reasons why they want to be squatting to the proper depth. It involves the hamstring, back angle, knee angle, most…
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SPRINT BASED FOOTBALL
Tony Holler is a track and field coach and a football and basketball physical trainer. He works at Plainfield North High School. He is also a member of the Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame and co-director of the Track Football Consortium with Chris Korfist. But above all, Tony Holler is known for being…
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STOP THROWING THE BAR FORWARD IN YOUR PRESS
Today we´re going to talk about a common movement error starting the bar in the press that throws the bar forward and how to stop this from happening. Starting Strength coaches teach a hip movement when doing the press. The trainee dip the bar and drive through the bar. The bar stays midfoot at the…
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HOW TO RECOVER AFTER SPRINTING WORKOUTS AND STAY INJURY FREE
Learn cool down drills that will improve sprinting technique, speed up recovery and help prevent injuries. A good post workout routine that includes specific cool down drills is a critical component of sprint training. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to speed training and most track and field events…
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IS YOUR SPRINTING TECHNIQUE DIFFERENT WHEN RUNNING 100M AND 400M?
In this post I highlight based on the opinion of Olympic coach Karim Abdel Wahab, some of the key differences and similarities between the 100m and 400m when it comes to sprinting technique. Studies have shown that the 400m runners whose technique is closest to 100m runners are the fastest. Topics covered include knee drive,…
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COMMON ERRORS SPRINTERS MAKE AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Learn some of the most common errors athletes make with sprinting technique and how to avoid them. In this post I ´ll share with you coach the errors coach Karim Abdel Wahab has seen athletes make throughout his time working with elite sprinters as well as football players preparing for the NFL draft combine. Starting…
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HOW TO SPRINT FASTER WITH PROPER GROUND CONTACT AND FORCE APPLICATION
Learn how to sprint faster with proper ground contact and force application. One of the biggest misconceptions out there is how the foot strikes the ground (it’s not on the toe and not on the heel). This post covers where the foot strikes the ground and why that is important for force application and speed…
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PULLING WITH A DEADLIFT BAR
Today we´re going to explain what a deadlift bar is and how it can be used. Let’s first talk about the difference between a deadlift bar and a regular standard bar. Some examples of stardand bar are: The Texas Strength System bar. It has really good knurling. The only thing that it doesn’t have is…
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HOW TO DO FASTER STARTS AND IMPROVE YOUR REACTION TIME
Learn how to sprint faster by improving your start. This post contains some of the key technical aspects of acceleration out of the blocks including posture, force application, and arm movement during the first phase of sprint. I´ll share with you several drills that improve reaction time that coach Karim Abdel Wahab uses prior to…
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