Why You Should Create Your Own Strength Software in Excel
When I first started developing strength and conditioning programs, I would stare at a piece of paper for hours, trying to put exercises...
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Sep 5, 20165 min read
Warm Up Sets: For the Squat / Bench Press / and Deadlift
The most overlooked aspects in training are the warm up sets. Typically the main exercise of each workout, omitting the Olympic lifts is...
Jun 8, 20161 min read
3 Essential Training Tactics for Offensive Linemen
The offensive line is the lifeblood of every football team, but let’s face it, the big guys up front rarely get any glory. For the most...
Jan 27, 20161 min read
3 Effective Alternatives to Olympic Weightlifting Lifts
Traditional Olympic lifts can be adapted and used in strength and conditioning programs to develop speed, power and strength. These lifts...
Oct 5, 20154 min read
Guest Post: The Smallest Worthwhile Change
Another Post From Strength and Performance Coach. Cory Kennedy, M.Sc. You can find Cory on His Website at Razorsedgeperformance.ca. There...
Oct 2, 20152 min read
Creating a Great Pre-Workout Meal
I often am asked what to eat in order to have a kick ACE training session. Usually this is highly dependent on the individual however...
Sep 28, 20154 min read
Working With the Female Athlete: Part 2
In part 1, we discussed the need for a structured strength and conditioning program in order to reduce the incidence of all injury. If...
Sep 21, 20153 min read
Another Ankle Article … Yeah Another One
It seems like every day I am helping someone correct their squat pattern. A lot of time this is due to poor ankle range of motion. A lot...
Sep 16, 20153 min read
Guest Post: The Truth Behind Muscle Confusion
Today’s post comes from a friend of mine and very talented Strength and Performance Coach. Cory Kennedy, M.Sc. You can find Cory on His...
Sep 13, 20154 min read
3 Tips for a Massive Deadlift
Many of you know already but last year I had the pleasure of competing in my first powerlifting competition. I will admit up until I had...
Sep 6, 20154 min read
Program Design Considerations #1 : Needs Analysis
Designing a training plan for a new athlete or client is sometimes a daunting task. How are you to know what exercises to use? What order...
Aug 24, 20154 min read
Should We Be In-Season Training?
With football seasons having just about to get started across the country now, as well as hockey, basketball, volleyball and many other...
Aug 21, 20154 min read
5 Reasons You Can’t Squat!
I often hear that the squat is the king of exercises. While I believe that exercises are tools and should be used for the right...
Aug 17, 20154 min read
Should We Be Training To Failure?
What is Training to Failure? With the popularization of high intensity training, Crossfit, and other intense training methods, the idea...
Jul 13, 20154 min read
RAMP Warm-Up Guide: The Complete Warm Up System
The Ramp Warm-Up is perhaps the most important piece of the training session. Anyone that knows me knows that I thrive on systems,...
Jul 12, 20153 min read
What is Cluster Training?
Perhaps the most important factor in developing a long term training program is that it is designed to introduce appropriate training...
Jun 29, 20153 min read
A Case for Complex Training
Complex or Contrast training is often referred to as post activation potentiation (PAP). This type of training can be very useful when...
Jun 23, 20154 min read
Optimizing the Training Environment
I’ve been working with high level athletes for a little over 6 years now and I’ve realized that one of the most important factors in...
Jun 15, 20153 min read
Using Mini-Bands
As a strength and conditioning coach your toolbox has to be large. That is to say that the amount of different training methods,...
Jun 10, 20153 min read
Some Keys to Speed / Change of Direction Training
I have been in Strength and Conditioning for just over 6 years now and some of the buzz words that parents, athletes, and coaches ask for...
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