3 Reasons You Need to Provide Your Female Athletes with Quality Training

3 Reasons You Need to Provide Your Female Athletes with Quality Training

Female participation in sports in America has skyrocketed since the 1970s. But what about participation in strength training programs? If you're not providing quality strength and conditioning for your female athletes, here are 3 reasons why you should. Nearly half of all Volt teams are female, so we asked some Volt coaches to share firsthand what quality training has done for their female athletes. Read on to learn more.

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5 Tips to Improve Your Hang Clean

5 Tips to Improve Your Hang Clean

Hang cleans can be tricky business for athletes who are just starting a legitimate strength training program. Without a good strength coach on hand, getting the clean technique down can be a daunting task. But the good news is that the learning curve is relatively steep and once you start getting the proper feel for the basics, it won't be long until you're ready for more complex variations and higher weights. This article is intended to call out five important elements of a good hang clean. Take them to heart and you will be on your way to cleaning up your technique (see what I did there???).  

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Adaptability for the Win: How Volt Helps USA Bobsled’s Para Athletes Push Limits and Perform at Their Best

Adaptability for the Win: How Volt Helps USA Bobsled’s Para Athletes Push Limits and Perform at Their Best

Macy Tarlton, Para Coach for USA Bobsled, uses Volt to create adaptive, data-driven strength programs that help her athletes train independently, rehab injuries, and compete at the highest level—leading to top World Cup rankings and a silver medal at the Empire State Winter Games.

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From Super Bowl Sunday to Combine Season: Rethinking Athleticism and Testing

From Super Bowl Sunday to Combine Season: Rethinking Athleticism and Testing

As the NFL Combine approaches, the spotlight is on athleticism, athletic testing, and training methods. For sport coaches, trainers, and strength coaches, knowing how to define, measure, and develop athleticism is essential. This article explores the evolution of athletic testing and how modern technology is reshaping performance training, helping coaches optimize athlete development.

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