
Inhale through the nose to fill the stomach with air, brace the core, and exhale during the hardest part of each rep to stabilize the spine and improve performance.
Develop proper arm action which is essential to maximize speed.
Coordinate opposite arm and leg in a controlled march with 90-degree arms and toe up to the shin, knee lifting to hip height, ball-of-foot strike.
Demonstrates the a-skip drill for youth training: repeat knee-up, toe-up, strike the ground with aggressive arm action, load the toe, and keep the hip pocket toward the chin.
Learn the three-count knee drive with a 45 degree angle, maintaining a straight line from head to heel, loading the toe to shin, and executing fast, aggressive drives.
Power training overview emphasizes high-intensity, 100% effort plyometrics to develop explosive power by pushing the ground away. It requires 1.5–2 minute rests between sets to recover and build fast-twitch fibers.
Box drops are one of the best ways to help increase power and performance and help athletes learn how to properly absorb force.
Implement proper running form into this power drill used to create explosive single leg drive and reenforce proper running mechanics.
Perform explosive plyometric speed skaters by jumping from one leg to the other, absorbing softly with bent knees and hips, then driving ball of the foot to heel on landing.
Perform explosive stair jumps from a hip width stance on padded stairs, progress by jumping higher each attempt, and reset quickly by stepping back down with arm drive.
Perform broad jumps to develop explosive leg power and triple extension, driving off with arms back in a big drive and landing softly, then reset and repeat.
Prioritize perfect technique before increasing weight, then progress with bodyweight moves and added resistance, using 8–10 rep ranges to ensure proper stimulus and prevent injury.
Learn how to properly preform one of the most foundational upper body movements. The pushup.
Drive hips up with the mini band glute bridge, pull the band out to the side, hold two counts. Engage core and keep a straight line from knees to shoulders.
Perform a five-minute plank routine with variations to strengthen the core and upper body, including front plank, shoulder taps, elbow side planks with reach through, reverse planks, and Spiderman planks.
Perform the pigeon stretch with the front leg at 90 degrees and the back leg extended, then lean over to stretch the hip while keeping the chest tall.
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Credentials/Experience:
Master's Degree in Kinesiology
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Certified Fitness Nutritionist
Former Collegiate Strength Coach
Trainer of Olympic Medalists, 10 NFL Athletes, Hundreds of D1 Athletes, and Thousands of Youth Athletes