Basic movement patterns
When designing training programs, I have a different view point compared to most online trainers, in that I come from the sports performance world so what I choose to do will not only get you in shape and looking better, but it’s going to help you move better and will translate to what you enjoy doing.
Exercise stability, how much is necessary
Unilateral training is one of the best ways to improve limb strength and correct gross asymmetries. However, some of the exercises I see performed end up looking more like a circus act instead of a way to spur real physical adaptations.
Exercise Progressions for Performance Training
Implementing exercise progressions is a key part of creating a good training plan, and how this is done can help set the athlete up for success or possibly put them on a route to unnecessary frustrations and possible injuries.
Basic Principles For In-Season Training
When it comes to in-season training there are a few important principles to keep in mind to ensure that you're creating the best program that will allow your athletes to be successful in competition. While traditionally periodization models have been built around single competition sports such as weightlifting or track and field, team sports are unique due to there long seasons and having competitions each week and possibly multiple times a week. So how do we reconcile this with physical training? The answer may not be to use a traditional periodization approach, but rather one that looks at the schedule and adapts to the needs of the athletes.
About
My name is Chris Graham and I'm a sports performance coach and I currently help collegiate athletes and busy young professionals train and get in awesome shape so they can look, feel, and perform great!
