WHY IS STRIDE LENGTH SUCH A BIG DEAL IN SPRINTING?
Stride length significantly impacts sprinting speed. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to increase your stride length. The world’s fastest athletes distinguish themselves by having longer strides compared to their slower counterparts. But it’s not because they actively try to lengthen each stride. It all comes down to force production. In…
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DON´T GIVE UP ON THE PRESS
In this post, I´m going to discuss how to use the hips and torso in a press without the bounce – sometimes called “Press 1.0” – for lifters who are unable to incorporate the dynamic start. This explanation comes from the Starting Strength Coach Andrew Lewis. The correct use of the press incorporates a layback,…
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LEARN THE HEADSTAND SAFELY IN 10 STEP SEQUENCE
Unlock the foundation of balance and control with this 10-step headstand sequence established by Carl Paoli. This post breaks the headstand down into clear, simple steps. So anyone can learn safely, build confidence, and improve body awareness. You’ll learn how to set your hands, place your head, engage your core, lift your hips, find your…
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TOP 3 SPRINTING TECHNIQUE DRILLS: THE SIMPLEST WAY TO RUN FASTER
Unlock the secret to sprinting faster with a no-frills approach in this quick guide. Ditch the overwhelm of endless tips and discover how to implement the most effective sprinting drills into your routine effortlessly. Whether you’re a seasoned sprinter or a coach looking to enhance your athletes’ speed, this post simplifies speed improvement, focusing on…
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HOW TO RESET BAR POSITION IN THE DEADLIFT
Bar position at the start of each pull is critical. In this post I´ll explain the method coach Rusty from Wichita Falls Athletic Club utilizes for getting reps 2+ set correctly without spending time searching for the sweet spot. Today we’re going to talk about the deadlift, particularly the second, third, fourth and fifth rep.…
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LEARN THE SHOULDER ROLL BEFORE YOU FALL
Falling is one of the most common causes of injury as we age. That´s why learning how to roll safely can significantly reduce impact, protect your head and neck, and even save your life. In this post, I´ll show you how Carl Paoli teaches people the shoulder roll. The shoulder roll is a diagonal rolling…
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THE BIGGEST MISTAKE AMATEUR SPRINTERS MAKE
If you want to maximize your sprinting technique you have to be fluid. In this post you’ll learn how to be aggressive while staying relaxed, how to maintain proper sprinting form during maximal efforts and why tension in the face and body can rob you of speed. Olympic coach Harnden provides actionable tips to help…
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HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR GYM
In this post we discuss how to keep up the gym with appropriate organization, operation of equipment, and cleanup. Respect the place you train. Mess is a this is a minor deal in most gyms, but in a formal gym like Wichita Falls Athletic Club the plate racks are organized in a specific way. Each…
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FROM LAT MACHINE TO CHIN UPS
In this post I’m going to explain about what to do if you can’t get chin ups. Whether you’re a client or you are in the gym doing this yourself, you might not be able to do chin ups right off the bar. Generally we put in chin-ups on our light pulling day, so we…
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