Reactive strength is the ability to switch from a maximal force following an eccentric stretch to a concentric action in a plyometric or a fast-rebound action. The speed between the…
Running 60 yd sprints, jogging poles, and stretching more isn't the answer to increased speed or explosiveness on the baseball field. First let's look at the demands of the sport…
Ground contact time displays the reversal strength and elastic ability one possesses in the lower limbs. Here is Chicago White Sox pitcher Hunter Speer demonstrating a depth jump with ankle weights…
It's no secret that we employ the Conjugate Method in the weight room at OPP. But what about improving a pitchers throwing velocity? Eventually it takes more than just a…
The Conjugate 4 Athletes S&C Course was developed to equip S&C coaches with a training practice rooted in scientific laws and principles. This course walks you through a basic level…
Our athletes perform many different variations for both squatting and deadlifting. Conventional deadlifts, sumo deadlifts, quarter squats, narrow squats, anderson squats, wide squats, wide box squats, etc. However, one of…
Practical Programming: Days that focus on similar muscle groups need to be separated by at least 72 hours for a solid recovery. Example: ME Lower, DE Lower should be done…
Special Strength Training (SST) “Special Strength Training is based on the specific characteristics of physical training and the long-term dynamics of the STS (Sports Training Process)". (Supertraining 2003-2009) There are…