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Eccentric Loading

sst — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:55:59 +0000

High speed eccentric loading (like what’s found in reactive lifts, plyometrics, sprints, etc.) carries with it a number of positive adaptations that can be found pretty much nowhere else. Plenty of people know that sprints and plyos are useful, but few know the exact physiological changes they bring about. In order to clear [...]

Eccentric Loading

sst — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:55:59 +0000

Eccentric Loading

sst — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:55:59 +0000

Eccentric Loading

sst — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:55:59 +0000

Upper Body Integration

sst — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:13:33 +0000

Theologian, thrower, and coach Dan John has said, on many occasions, that the body is one piece, and he’s right. When performing in athletics, no one part works in isolation. The position and motion of almost every joint impacts the position and motion of almost every other joint. Still, despite the coordination and balance demanded [...]

The Lower Leg

sst — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:22:56 +0000

While it’s true that the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and abs are the primary “engines” behind most sporting movements, it’s impossible to reach one’s full potential without adequately strong and functional lower legs. Whereas propulsive power is generated by the hips, it’s transferred into the ground through the calves, ankles, feet, and toes. If the foot [...]

Max Strength Misconceptions

sst — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:38:16 +0000

For some reason, probably due to the popularity of Westside Barbell’s training methods, the term “strength” has become all but synonymous with lifting maxes. Because of this, far too many athletes spend their energy pushing heavy singles in the squat and deadlift when their time and energy could be better spent elsewhere. In truth, strength shouldn’t [...]

Introducing Myself…

sst — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:41:03 +0000

Hey everyone, my name is RJ Nelsen and I’m an athlete/coach whose primary interest is speed training, both for team sports and for track and field. I can’t say I have much in the way of accomplishments to my name, but over the past few years I’ve transformed myself from a scrawny couch potato into [...]