Pairing an Overcoming Isometric with a plyometric is a phenomenal way to develop huge power. In this scenario, we perform the pin pull in a position specific to the sport (skating) and then capitalize on the motor unit recruitment through the Explosive Step Up. Here was a 6-10 seconds Split Squat Pin Pull paired with … Continue reading Overcoming Isometrics for Power Development

The Train With Craig February program is in fill swing, which means lots of people getting stronger, fitter, and feeling better! Here is an example of our Day 3 in the February General Fitness Program 👇 A1. 45 Degree Lateral BoundA2. Med Ball Overhead SlamA3. Plate Deadbug (not shown) B1. Landmine Split Jerk (not shown)B2. … Continue reading An Athlete Train With Craig Program

Another month, another post full of random thoughts that have been going through my head. Hope it sparks a little thought in people and you enjoy! The old school powerlifting way of training doesn’t add up anymore – everyone knows it’s a dead end street. – Frans BoschTrain the individual in front of you, not … Continue reading Random Thoughts: February Edition

Variations of the Split Squat are some of my favorite lower body exercises. Great way to build strength, very easy to learn, very safe, and have a ton of benefits for both health and performance. If they aren’t in your program, they should be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiWJVEMmKKU&feature=youtu.be

Happy Monday and Happy Presidents Day! Like every other Monday, here are a few thoughts bouncing around in my head after a week of reading, podcasts, cruising social media and any other continuing ed. Enjoy! The old school powerlifting way of training doesn’t add up anymore – everyone knows it’s a dead end street. – … Continue reading Monday Musings

Happy Sunday! Just like every other Sunday, we have another group of podcasts and articles to read and listen to that I have dived into. Like every other week, there was a ton of content out there both in written form and through podcasts. Before we get to the weekly content, I wanted to remind … Continue reading S&C Week in Review: 2/14

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a big fan of Deadbugs, as they are an extremely simple Anti-Extension core exercise that gives people feedback (the floor) on whether they are performing the movement properly.  The one problem with Deadbugs is that they can be a little too easy for more advanced trainees. But, … Continue reading Exercises You Should Be Doing: Band Resisted Kettlebell Deadbug

What does a typical adult training session at MaxWay Performance look like… First, each and every adult will come in and perform a general warm up consisting of foam rolling, a few activation exercises, a few stretches, and a quick dynamic warm up. After that we move in to what we would consider our Power Block. … Continue reading An Adult Lift Example…

Top 5️⃣ Lower Body Exercises for Hockey Players 1️⃣ Sprinting — With most all of the hockey players I have trained, the fastest skaters are also the fastest sprinters. Therefore, consistently sprinting off-ice and developing greater off-ice speed is huge for improving on-ice speed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mkuPgHiOh0&feature=youtu.be 2️⃣ Split Squats — Skating a single leg movement so … Continue reading My Top 5 Lower Body Exercises for Hockey Players

And we are back with another month of the Athlete Train With Craig program! This example is the current Day 1 of the February program. A1: Hurdle Jump with StickA2: Standing Chest PassA3: Split Stance Rotational Toss (not shown) B1: Hang CleanB2: Ring Fallout C1: Trap Bar Deadlift C2: 1/2 Kneel Landmine PressC3: 1/2 Kneel Anti-Rotation … Continue reading Train With Craig Athlete Program Example