How important is power in athletics? Sounds like a pretty dumb question. However, the difference between an elite strength coach and an average … [Read more...] about Power: Training in the Same Plane
DST Exercise of the Week: Improving Your Vertical – Depth Drop Jump
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
Nutrient Dense Foods: The Role of Micronutrients
Nutrient Density refers to the concentration of micronutrients (mainly vitamins and minerals, but the term micronutrients also encompasses … [Read more...] about Nutrient Dense Foods: The Role of Micronutrients
DST Exercise of the Week: Improving Your Vertical – Seated Box Jump
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
DST Exercise of the Week: Improving Your Vertical – Squat Corrections
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 2018 Trigger Focus
Dedicated Dedication (noun): A devoting or setting aside for a particular purpose; self-sacrificing loyalty. To be dedicated to something means to … [Read more...] about April 2018 Trigger Focus
DST Exercise of the Week: Improving Your Vertical – Technique
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