Eccentric squats have long been considered as a fundamental component in the training of elite level athletes. Eccentric training per se does improve motor units recruitment and synchronization, inter and…
Eccentric focused strength training has become a focal point for many coaches in the past couple years. The research supporting its use for injury reduction and performance enhancement are irrefutable.…
Reactive strength may be one of the most powerful indicators of athleticism, as it represents the ability to effectively make use the stretch shortening cycle (SSC). It is an expression…
[This is a guest post by Nic Shea. Nic is a PhD student in Integrative physiology at Georgia Tech. Nic works in the exercise physiology lab researching hydration and thermoregulation…
[This is a guest blog from Jenna Burnett. Jenna has a Bachelors degree in physics and mathematics from Purdue University and is working on her Masters in kinesiology at Iowa…