Dumbbell RDL: Why and How to Use In Your Training
The Dumbbell RDL or Romanian Deadlift is one of my favorite strength-building exercises to use with athletes. In this variation of deadlift, the legs stay straighter with just a slight
Speed Workout for Baseball Athletes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zJz2ihPe-o Today I'm taking you through an entire sport-specific speed workout for baseball players starting with some movement prep and finally tackling lower body strength. 1. "Look Back" Crossover Drill This drill helps
Sports Nutrition Guidelines For Post-Workout Protein
Sports nutrition can often end up being the last thing an athlete thinks about... yet it's one of the most important elements when becoming a stud on the field. Nutrition
3 Agility Training Drills To Maximize Change of Direction
Oftentimes we think of agility training as unnecessary time spent running through agility ladders and hopping around the gym... however, I'm here to tell you that agility is one of
Vertical Jump Warm-Up Series
Last week I was testing out a new vertical jump warm-up series with my elite basketball athletes (who have each increased their vertical by 6 inches since starting with OTA). Using
Vertical Jump Workout For Basketball Players
One of my elite basketball athletes has just 2 weeks left until the start of his season, so we're getting focused with this vertical jump workout for basketball. At the
Why Agility Drill Ladders Are A Waste of Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLnyY5PfVJY Agility drill ladders are a popular training tool with high school, college, and pro athletes - used to increase foot speed, agility and first step quickness. In my experience however,
3 Jumper’s Knee Exercises from Sport Doctor
We're rolling through the 21-22' NBA season and jumper's knee is taking it's toll. The Boston Celtics just lost Robert Williams III to tendinopathy... which probably means he's been suffering
Upper Body Workout With Dumbbells for Athletes
Just like the athletes who train with me, a lot of you guys are looking for ways to grow your biceps and triceps - check out this upper body workout