Every athlete I train undergoes an initial evaluation and then periodical re-evaluations every 6 weeks to monitor progress. A few of the things we test are squat strength, deadlift strength, vertical jump, 20 yd dash, 5-10-5 agility test, and broad jump. Having measured all these things hundreds of times, I’ve started to notice some interesting patterns and come to realize that the broad jump might be the best indicator of overall athletic ability.
Posts Tagged ‘explosiveness’
Good Broad Jump = Good Athlete
Posted: December 3, 2013 in Jump Training, Speed, TrainingTags: broad jump, explosiveness, glutes, hip extension, posterior chain, power, speed, sprint
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T-Nation: Contrast Training for Power and Explosiveness
Posted: August 3, 2013 in Speed, TrainingTags: bench, contrast training, deadlift, explosiveness, PAP, power, speed, squat
Check out my latest article published on T-Nation.com – Contrast Training for Power and Explosiveness
2 Assistance Exercises to Improve Your Deadlift
Posted: July 4, 2013 in Lift Technique, TrainingTags: deadlift, explosiveness, lower body, posterior chain
Here’s 2 exercises you can add to your program that will increase your strength on the deadlift by strengthening your lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. Incidentally, these are the same muscles that make you run fast, so not only will you get better at deadlifting, you’ll get better at sprinting and playing sports too.