Athletes and coaches often treat strength training as one program that runs year-round, but the goals of lifting change dramatically depending on the calendar. During the off-season, the job is to build new capacity — more strength, more muscle, more work capacity. During the season, the job flips to protecting what’s already been built while … [Read More…]
The biggest mistake in-season athletes make with the weight room isn’t lifting too little — it’s still trying to run an off-season program while also practicing, playing games, and traveling. The result is accumulated fatigue that shows up as slower sprint times, flat vertical jumps, and nagging soreness right when performance matters most. This guide … [Read More…]
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