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Get free exercise tips from these articles for aerobic exercises, abdominal exercises, stretching exercises and other work outs to bolster your daily exercise routine. There is information on leg exercises – like step-ups, squats and the leg press – as well as arm exercises from the complex down to the classic press up… To browse our library of free sports training articles, browse using the categories on the left or use the search box.
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Seated calf raise
The seated calf raise is another good calf exercise.
Ladder Drill Hopping Two Forward One Back
This drill is great for developing uni-lateral (one foot) coordination as it challenges the movement skills of athletes. Hopping drills are also great for developing lower leg strength and power.
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Pilates for Running with Caroline Sandry
In this video TV presenter, personal trainer and Pilates expert Caroline Sandry takes you through a number of Pilates exercises that are of specific benefit to runners.
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Increase Vertical Leap and Improve Jumping Ability with Plyometrics
Plyometric Exercises to Make You Jump Higher and Further
The Drop Depth Jump: A plyometric exercise to increase vertical leap and improve jumping ability
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Basic Agility Drills
Basic Agility Training
Women's dumbbell bench press
The dumbbell bench press is a fine alternative to the barbell version of the exercise.
Standing Calf
The standing calf exercise is common in well thought out programs.
The Barbell Curl
The barbell curl is universally recognized as one of the main bicep building exercises.
The Hammer Curl
The hammer curl is a staple in many lifters gym bag of muscle exercises.
The Lifting Belt
Several different lifting belts shown and explained.
The non supported dumbbell row
The non supported dumbbell row develops not only the upper back but provides a stimulus for growth in the lower back.
The Single Arm Low Cable Row
The single arm low cable pull unilaterally strengthens the upper back while at the same time improving your ability to move weight with one arm.
The standing side bend
Build your obliques with this dumbbell exercise.
Sandbag Shot Putt
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. Shot putters are one of the most power athletes in the world, so this exercise is great for developing single arm power.
Sandbag Shot Putt
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. Shot putters are one of the most power athletes in the world, so this exercise is great for developing single arm power.
Sandbag Shoulder Press Throw
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball.
Sandbag Sled Pull
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to sleds and offer more weight variability than tyres.
Sandbag Throw and Jump
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. A drill that develops whole body power, plus it’s complexed with two-footed jumps for extra power!
Sandbag Throw and Sprint
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. A drill that develops whole body power, can be used over a range of distances and is an effective conditioning exercise.
Sandbag Throw for Distance
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. An excellent exercise for developing whole body power. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.
Sandbag to Shoulder Lift
If you do not have access to a gym or gym equipment then using sandbags are a great tool for use as a resistance exercise.
Sandbag Turkish Get-Up
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. The Turkish get-up is an excellent exercise for developing core strength.
Sandbag Twist Throw
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. This exercise can be used to develop rotational power which is important in many sports.
Sandbag Up-Chop Throw
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. The up-chop develops whole body power in a direction that would not normally be trained but is often required in many sports.
Seated dumbbell shrug
The seated dumbbell shrug helps to eliminate a majority of lower body assistance to the movement.
Shoulder Press
The shoulder and upper body muscles contribute to around 30% of force production during running and have an important role in most sports, whether this by fending off opposition or performing a handst
Single Leg Squat
Running is a unilateral activity meaning that at some point all weight is supported on one leg. The ability to generate force during unilateral movements is a big advantage in sports.
Squat Push Press
The Squat Push Press is an excellent exercise which challenges co-ordination and force transmission from the lower body to upper body.
Ladder Drill Ins and Outs
An excellent drill for developing co-ordination and timing. Have your athletes perform the movements correctly and with good technique before asking them to increase speed.
Ladder Drill Jumps
Possibly the easiest of the Ladder Drills. Can be used as an introductory exercise to those new to ladder drills.
Ladder Drill Jumps Two Forward One Back
A simple yet effective drill for developing coordination and speed. Make sure athletes are able to perform the drill correctly before progressing.
Ladder Drill Scissors
Supplement your core speed and agility drills with this one that challenges accuracy and precision whilst moving the whole body quickly.
Lunge Press
A combination of a lunge and shoulder press this exercise was designed to challenge co-ordination as well as strength of the lower and upper body during a dynamic movement.
Sandbag Chest Pass Throw
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine balls. The chest pass throw is ideal for developing upper body pushing power.
Sandbag Lunge Press Throw
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine balls. The lunge press throw is ideal for developing whole body strength and power.
Sandbag Overhead Lift
If you do not have access to a gym or gym equipment then using sandbags are a great tool for use as a resistance exercise.
Sandbag Overhead Throw for Distance
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. A great exercise to develop whole body power. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.
Sandbag Overhead Throw for Height
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. This drill is excellent for developing whole body power. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.
Sandbag Push Press Throw
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. This exercise is brilliant for developing whole body power, especially upper-body power and coordination.
Bench Press
The bench press has traditionally been viewed as the gold standard for measuring upper body strength. This is probably as it recruits the major muscles of the chest, shoulder and arms.
Bench Press with Resistance Bands
The exercise is similar to the bench press but with exception that resistance bands are secured around the bar to add an extra load.
Bent Over Row
Most exercises within sport and exercise require pulling motions and thus strength within the posterior chain.
Calf-Raise
The Calf-Raise is an important exercise in the development of the lower body.
Crunches
Crunches can be done nearly anytime anywhere and they are a fine stomach exercise if done correctly.
Curl ups
One of Dr. Stuart McGill's low back sparing exercises for your stomach.
These will make your abs tremble if you do them the right way.
Deadlift
Another member of the “core-lifts” the Deadlift is seen as essential exercise within many strength and conditioning programmes.
Dumbbell Triceps Extensions
The dumbbell triceps extensions is a good exercise to help increase the muscle density of the triceps.
Forward Lunge
A more sport specific exercise than the Back Squat and Deadlift the lunge is an excellent exercise to improve strength and power in the lower body.
Front Squat
Similar to the Back Squat the Front Squat is a lower body exercise used to strengthen the leg muscles. Using varying loads it can be used for power, strength or hypertrophy training.
Good Morning
The Good Morning is an exercise that receives little attention but is an excellent way to develop the muscles of the posterior chain including the lower back, glutes and hamstrings.
Hang Clean
A variant of the clean, the hang clean focuses on the second pull and catch phases of the lift.
Hang Snatch
A variant of the snatch, the hang snatch focuses on the second pull and catch phases of the lift.
Ladder Drill Hopping Ins and Outs
A progression of the two footed drill. Offers a greater strength and co-ordination challenge.
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All Shook Up
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How much exercise protects against heart disease?
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Squats – new research on an old favourite
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