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Supreme Stability Training

on June 25, 2012 | by Mike Robertson

As an industry, we love ourselves some mobility. It’s like we can’t get enough – foam rolling, static stretching, mobility drills and exercises, Yoga, Pilates, the list goes on and on. And don’t get me wrong – I fully respect the need for mobility. In fact, I’ve championed the need for mobility since at least […]

Knee Pain Basics Part 3

on August 18, 2010 | by

Coaching Your Way to Healthy Knees! In this final installment of our knee pain basics series, we’re going to cover specific things you can do in your training sessions to maximize your knee health. If you’ve been living under a rock the past two weeks and missed the first two installments, be sure to check […]

Better Stability for a Bigger Vertical Jump

on September 23, 2009 | by

“Stability maximizes activation.” This was a quote from Bret Contreras following an article he had posted on T-Muscle last week. While I didn’t agree with the article entirely, this quote really stood out. There’s a delicate balance between the strength in the prime movers of a joint, and the strength of the underlying stabilizing muscles. […]

A simple wrinkle for better performance

on August 25, 2009 | by

Here at IFAST, we’re huge proponents of ISO’s. ISO’s are a great exercise selection for several reasons: – Decreases joint wear and tear (to some degree) – Allows for the client to “feel” the appropriate body position – Allows for the client to “feel” the appropriate muscle groups working – Helps build stability in end-range […]