Do you need to max out to get stronger? Learn the difference between building strength and testing it—and why most progress happens below your maximum.

If you want to become faster, you need to sprint.

There’s no weight-room exercise that completely replaces running fast.

But that doesn’t mean the weight room isn’t important.

Do you constantly jump forward when you snatch? Learn why it happens, what your bar path and balance have to do with it, and how to identify the real cause.

How often should a high school athlete strength train? Learn how training frequency should change between the offseason and competitive season—and why more training isn't always better.

If I had to pick one mistake I see more than any other when coaching the clean, it's this…

One meathead’s take on how to keep your low back feeling pain free.

If all you are doing is practicing and playing, when are you going to get more athletic?

The best athletes don't stop training when the season starts.

Here’s the secret to how we make HUGE athletic gains at STS.

As long as you’re following sound, fundamental training principles—teaching good technique, keeping athletes healthy, and progressing things appropriately—the bulk of your job as a coach isn’t writing the “perfect” program.

Here’s what we mean when we say “Process driven training”.

The fundamentals never go out of style.

When you should add weight (and when you shouldn’t).

The best way to improve speed for an athlete of any age.

Olympic Lifts For Athletes

If you’re an athlete of any kind, you need to be engaging with a well thought out plyometric progression.

You can start by following online programs, but Olympic lifting is a highly technical sport. The right coach will teach you proper positions, keep your body safe, and help you build strength and confidence over time.

If you play sports, being on a comprehensive strength and conditioning program is a no brainer.

Improvement is multi-dimensional, and there are countless ways to track progress beyond the sheer weight on the bar. Here’s how to take a broader view of your progress.

Getting strong takes many years. Keep showing up and enjoy the process!