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Training Neglected Muscles

As part of maintaining operational readiness, most members of the tactical community do strength training on a regular basis. But despite the best...
Tactical Response, 05/01/09 by Brzycki, Matt · More from publication
Pills, powders & potions

Many of your athletes (and other students) will be tempted to use a wide variety of supplements in an attempt to improve their appearance, muscle...
Coach and Athletic Director, 03/01/07 by Matt Brzycki · More from publication
From the weight room to the classroom

Although the weight room is obviously the best place in which to teach the principles of weight training, some of the instruction will require an...
Coach and Athletic Director, 03/01/06 by Matt Brzycki · More from publication
No corn on these "carbs": the energy lift in sports

Although the widespread panic over the consumption of carbohydrates has faded considerably, the aftershocks continue to echo throughout the...
Coach and Athletic Director, 09/01/05 by Matt Brzycki · More from publication
Safe and effective weight management

Gaining, losing, or maintaining bodyweight is primarily a function of two variables: caloric intake (consuming calories) and caloric output...
Coach and Athletic Director, 02/01/05 by Matt Brzycki · More from publication
P.E.P. up your muscle development program

The pre-exhaustion principle (PEP) is a training technique that allows the performance of a multi-joint exercise without the limiting factor...
Coach and Athletic Director, 09/01/99 by Matt Brzycki · More from publication

Strength training: what approach?

Strength training programs can minimize the risk of injury to athletes and increase their performance potential. However, many coaches differ as to...
Coach and Athletic Director, 11/01/98 by Matt Brzycki · More from publication
Metabolic conditioning with "the 3x3 workout."

The '3x3' workout provides a significant metabolic conditioning effect. It is basically a multiple-joint hip movement which is superceded by a...
Coach and Athletic Director, 12/01/96 by Matt Brzycki · More from publication
Steroid use

A growing number of adolescents are using or have used steroids, which are synthetic derivatives of the male sex hormone testosterone. Steroids are...
Coach and Athletic Director, 04/01/96 by Matt Brzycki · More from publication
One more rep!

Coaches must realize that effective strength training programs require the implementation of the overload principle, which states that overloading...
Coach and Athletic Director, 11/01/95 by Matt Brzycki · More from publication