What's more effective for basketball players: double-leg or single-leg movements? Squats or lunges? A new article in the latest issue of NSCA Coach examines the research to draw some practical conclusions about sport-specific training methods for basketball athletes.
Read MoreTriathletes endure some of the most grueling aerobic endurance training out there. With all those weekly hours invested in the pool, on the bike, and on the road, it’s no wonder many triathletes don’t have time for strength training. But supplementing your aerobic work with a strength training program designed specifically for triathletes can make a significant impact on your performance—and your injuries. Here’s why all triathletes, from sprint to Ironman, should get in the weight room.
Read MoreSpoiler alert! Women are different than men. And while human bodies (male and female) respond similarly to strength training, there are some unique reasons why it's specifically important for women. Read on to learn 3 reasons why WOMEN should get in the weight room.
Read MoreSince we launched Volt in 2011, our research-based strength training has been available exclusively to athletes on high school, college, and professional teams. Until now. Volt Co-Founder Dan Giuliani introduces the latest technology and explains what it means for the future of Volt and athletes everywhere.
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Love to squat? So do we, which is why we've created this ultimate guide to dialing in your squat. Read on to learn our top 5 most common squat errors (and how to fix them!) to bulletproof your body and add serious lbs to your 1RM.
Read MoreRugby is no joke. A high-octane collision sport spanning 80 minutes, rugby demands the size and strength of football athletes in concert with the speed and stamina of soccer players. A well-designed S&C program can go a long way toward ensuring rugby athletes are properly prepared for the game—and can help keep these tough athletes healthy and strong all season long.
Read MoreThe Movement Replacement tool is one of our favorite new Volt features, and for good reason! It allows for more flexibility and customization of your Volt program than ever before. Check out our top 5 favorite ways to use Movement Replacements to make your program truly unique—and let us know how YOU use it!
Read MoreWe take great pride in the quality of our content here at Volt HQ, and we couldn't be prouder of our latest edition: 37 new and revamped Primers, Finishers, and Warm-ups! That's right, we've tripled the amount of one-sheet resources for our Volt Family to include new categories, more choices, and stylish redesigns that make using these workout add-ons easier than ever. Learn more about our complete content overhaul, and get a sneak peek of some of our brand-new programs!
Read MoreUniversity of Michigan strength coach Katlyn Haycock shares her secrets on building an effective dryland training program for swimmers, in Part 2 of her wildly popular article. Read on to learn how to train the core in the weight room for better performance in the pool, and why rest and recovery is so important for swimmers.
Read MoreDevan McConnell, Head Sports Performance Coach and Division I ice hockey strength coach at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, is back with another installment in his popular series on Monitoring and Analytics. In Part 2, he lays out how he and his coaching staff at UMass Lowell implement front-end physiological monitoring with their athletes. Monitoring allows coaches to gain insights about how "ready" athletes are to compete, and how they can better adapt their training programs to help athletes stay healthy and perform.
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