Sled training is a common tool used when looking to enhance sprint performance in many sports. Previous research has shown significant improvements in short sprint speed in trained and semi pro athletes as well as recreational athletes [4-7]. As well as

Training to fatigue is a common training method used in bodybuilding circles to enhance muscular strength and growth. This theory is commonly associated with the founder of Nautilus exercise machines Arthur Jones [1]. In his over 30 years of writing,

  Load or force vector theory was first introduced by the Glute Guy Bret Contreras back in 2010. It involves characterising movement by the direction of resistance as stated in his article HERE. In theory, if we train movements in the

Hamstring muscle strains are common injuries in sports that require maximum effort sprinting, acceleration and change of direction such as soccer, rugby, AFL and American Football [1, 2]. An average of 18 days is lost from competition and training after

The quarter squat is one of the most villainized movements in strength training along side curling in the squat rack. I’m sure you’ve been told every squat you do must be well below parallel (I know I’m guilty of that

Neck training. One of the forgotten areas of the body when it comes to strength training for the collision sport athlete and the general fitness enthusiast. With players that participate in codes such as Rugby, American football, and other collision

Don’t get squashed by big weights, use these cues to turn your squashers into squats. “Brace like I’m about to punch you” One of the most common cues used to help people brace their abdominal region. Works well so it

Last October 2015 I competed at NZ Weightlifting Nationals as a 94kg lifter. I weighed in on the day at 90.9kgs. 9 months later I competed in an Auckland Club competition weighing in at 76.8kg to compete in the under