Introduction I recently completed my dissertation for the Ph.D. program at Liberty University. The intent behind this project was to investigate the use of traditional training methods relative to a velocity-based protocol. This project was the first of its kind to investigate the connection between these two training methods in the high school team setting. …
Cover Image Photo by Joseph McCray, LiftingLife.com Introduction The truth about Charles R. Poliquin’s revolutionary fat-loss workout In the 1970s and 1980s, the prevailing belief among the medical community and mainstream media was that weight training builds muscle and aerobic training burns fat. Want to build your biceps? Grab a barbell and pump iron like …
Introduction Strength and conditioning as a field has grown tremendously in the past 20 years. What started as something that was in a few weight rooms for a few select sports programs has become a staple for almost every collegiate and professional organization, with high schools starting to follow suit. Following that is the work …
Introduction The days of picking up heavy metal objects and putting them down are quickly devolving into the past. In its vacancy a newer model of using science and technology to maximize human physiology is growing. I am one of the first to admit in my early years I strongly believed that being stronger makes …
SUMMARY In this second installment of THE FAST LANE, Chris, Chris, and Dan continue to dive into the evolution of coaching and the essential role of mentorship. The discussion highlights the importance of face-to-face learning, the historical foundations of periodization in strength training, and the ways in which coaches must balance modern techniques with timeless …
Introduction Recently, I tweeted about some work I did with my group of sprinters in China, and how it led to new personal bests. At the heart of it all, and really at the core of our job as strength and conditioning coaches, is figuring out how to keep athletes progressing. It’s always about finding …
Introduction The purpose of this article is to be able to evaluate an individual’s mobility in their ankles using the tools we have available to specifically the use of the Messier squat in the evaluation process. The Messier squat is a unique closed-chain movement where an athlete brings their hips down and shifts from side …
SUMMARY In this episode of THE FAST LANE, Chris Kerr sits down with coaches Chris Korfist and Dan Fichter to break down the foundations of coaching in speed, strength and athlete development. They share their personal motivations, discuss how to positively influence younger athletes and dive into the techniques and principles that have shaped their …
Introduction: Why Purpose and Passion Matter in Coaching What many people don’t realize is that when someone leaves the military, the biggest challenge isn’t always physical, it’s the loss of purpose. That sense of identity, mission, and impact can feel suddenly distant. And if you’re a coach reading this, ask yourself: What if coaching was …
Introduction In the sport of basketball, the word “wolf” is yelled when a player from the opposite team attempts to sneak from behind and steal the ball. Just like the wolf from the 1890 folk story “The Three Little Pigs” attempted to sneak up and blow their houses down. Some coaches are still on the …
