by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Mar 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Which is more beneficial? Study: The researchers aimed to implement bands and chains into compensatory acceleration training: “Compensatory acceleration training (CAT), which is the process of attempting to achieve maximal acceleration with a moderate to high...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Mar 8, 2017 | Performance
The concept of block periodization continues to show its merits in highly trained individuals. For the most part, block periozation has outperformed classic linear periodization as athletes become more trained. This is most likely due to the increased intensity and...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Feb 24, 2017 | Performance
Another research study [1] has put a thorn in the side of individuals whom promote postactivation potentiation (PAP) as a performance boosting training technique. In laymen’s terms PAP is if you lift something heavy and then go and perform an explosive...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Feb 20, 2017 | Performance
When performing the leg press, does altering the technique make a difference [1]? The answer is…possibly! read below Study: The researchers sought to determine if adding an elastic band around the knees or squeezing a physioball increased muscle activity at...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Feb 15, 2017 | Performance, Vertical Jump
Does squatting with a high bar placement differ from squatting with a low bar placement [1]? Study: The authors took 18 males, 6 international level powerlifters, 6 national level Olympic lifters, and 6 recreationally trained subjects and made them each perform the...
