Sammy Knox, Author at Dynamic Sports Training

February 1, 2019 By Sammy Knox

Stress: Emotional, Mental, Physical

What do you think of when you think of stress? Paying the monthly bills, final exams coming up, getting that job you wanted. These are all forms of … [Read more...] about Stress: Emotional, Mental, Physical

August 21, 2018 By Sammy Knox

Gaining weight for some people is harder than others. Many refer to this body type as "hard gainers". “I eat all the … [Read more...] about Gaining Weight for Hard Gainers

May 25, 2018 By Sammy Knox

Periodization: The Strategy Failing to plan is planning to fail. As simple as this quote is, it is often neglected in many strength & … [Read more...] about Periodization: The Strategy

April 24, 2018 By Sammy Knox

Week 4: Depth Drop Jump Hopefully you’ve already started to implement the training methods discussed over the last three weeks (5 Ways to Improve … [Read more...] about DST Exercise of the Week: Improving Your Vertical – Depth Drop Jump

April 17, 2018 By Sammy Knox

How important is explosive strength or power? On-field performance is typically dictated by speed and explosiveness. The ability to outrun a … [Read more...] about DST Exercise of the Week: Improving Your Vertical – Seated Box Jump

April 13, 2018 By Sammy Knox

Improving your vertical requires improving your strength. How important is strength? This is dependent on the sport and the position you play. A … [Read more...] about DST Exercise of the Week: Improving Your Vertical – Squat Corrections

April 3, 2018 By Sammy Knox

5 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Vertical Jump When it comes to testing in sport, let’s be honest: It is usually about the 40-yard dash and the … [Read more...] about DST Exercise of the Week: Improving Your Vertical – Technique

March 23, 2018 By Sammy Knox

We know protein is essential for muscle development and carbs are needed for energy, but what role do fats play? Facts about dietary fat: Fats … [Read more...] about The Role of Fat Intake For Athletes