At MaxWay Performance we do our fair share of Band Resisted Broad Jumps in our training to train horizontal power while also reducing landing forces that the athlete has to experience because of the band resistance. Adding a slight drop/jump/mini bounce prior to the broad jump is a great way to add some ground reaction … Continue reading A Simple Way to Develop Horizontal Power

Happy Monday and Happy June 1st! 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! 1. Great workout? Don’t forget that rest and recovery is where we actually realize the benefits of exercise. 2. We … Continue reading Monday Musings

Happy Sunday and last day of May --- when did that happen?!?! 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. Enjoy! … Continue reading S&C Week in Review: 5/31

There are a lot of ways to progress the Ring Row, one of which is to turn it into a Kettlebell (or played in this example) Off-Set Single Arm Row. More difficult because it is single armAn added rotational core componentMore upper back/posterior shoulder because of the added external load placed on the single arm. … Continue reading How Do You Progress a Ring Row?

Happy Monday and Happy Memorial 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! 1. Want to get faster? One, get stronger so you can apply more force to the ground. Two, practice getting … 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. Enjoy! Articles Getting Your Hockey Legs Back by Anthony Donskov Progression … Continue reading S&C Week in Review: 5/24

If you are looking to improve power, throwing med balls, with intent and not just going through the motions, it huge. Simple coaching cues to improve intent. ➡️ Break the wall➡️ Break the ball➡️ Throw as far as you can➡️ Throw as hard as you can Or put them in positions where they HAVE to … Continue reading How To Get the Intent You Want Out of Med Ball Slams Without Even Coaching

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! 1. The biggest KPI for any sport is health. 2. Two things that get overlooked with training: One, what was done yesterday? Two, what’s being done tomorrow. - Rachel … Continue reading Random Thoughts: June Edition

Happy Monday! 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! 1. If you are looking to develop a specific quality in the weight room (speed, power, strength, etc.), less is usually more. Quality > … 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. Enjoy! Articles Top 5 Glute Exercises for Sprinters by Chris Korfist … Continue reading S&C Week in Review: 5/17