Every Athlete Needs Sprinter Sit Ups
Sprinter sit ups are one of my most used core drills with athletes, and for good reason. Not only do they increase the strength and stability of the core, but
Offseason Football Linear Speed Workout
Football guys have started to trickle back into the gym for their off-season, so today we're doing a football linear speed workout and some general prep. The focus is really
Do Banded Pull Aparts For Shoulder Health
Banded pull aparts are one of the best corrective exercises an athlete can use to strengthen their shoulders, improve mobility, and prevent upper body injury. The ACL joint in particular
Mental Performance Training For Athletes
Today I'm with Tuck Taylor to discuss mental performance training for athletes. Tuck is a mental performance specialist who actually works with our athletes here at OTA. What I wanted
Increase Acceleration With The Wall Sprint Drill
Whenever I'm working on speed training with my athletes, we'll include the wall sprint. This is especially great for young athletes who are still working on form before power. Keep
Half Kneeling Achilles Stretch for Ankle Mobility
This half kneeling achilles stretch is one of my favorite drills for ankle mobility. Your feet are the first contact you make to the floor so it's important to have
Football Change of Direction Drills
I've got football athletes back in the gym and we're focusing a lot on change of direction drills for football. We're also pairing a lot fo these movements with acceleration
Standing Russian Twists For a Strong Core
Standing russian twists are one of my favorite full body, core-focused exercises that work on both stability and strength. They're great for developing rotational ability through the torso, which is
Use Farmer Walks to Build Football Strength
Farmer walks have made their way from strongman training into athletic workouts for their functionality and core integration. Strengthening the back body and abdominals is one of the best ways