Exercises Archives | Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/exercises/ Best practices, coaching philosophy and product info for the high school strength and conditioning coach. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 16:06:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://i0.wp.com/prepstrengthcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-PrepStrengthCoach-Favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&quality=80&ssl=1 Exercises Archives | Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/exercises/ 32 32 209727233 The Role Of Stretching In Strength and Conditioning https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/the-role-of-stretching-in-strength-and-conditioning/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/the-role-of-stretching-in-strength-and-conditioning/#respond Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:24:25 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14657 Stretching helps athletes move better, recover faster, and stay healthy throughout the season. For high school strength coaches, the key is knowing when and how to implement it.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/the-role-of-stretching-in-strength-and-conditioning/feed/ 0 14657 Bodyweight Training for High School Athletes https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/bodyweight-training-for-high-school-athletes-what-coaches-need-to-know/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/bodyweight-training-for-high-school-athletes-what-coaches-need-to-know/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:07:56 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14594 Bodyweight training is the foundation of strength. Learn how it can be used to teach movement, improve mobility, and prepare athletes for loaded training.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/bodyweight-training-for-high-school-athletes-what-coaches-need-to-know/feed/ 0 14594 Speed, Agility, and Game Prep For Season-Lasting Longevity https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/speed-agility-and-game-prep-for-season-lasting-longevity/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/speed-agility-and-game-prep-for-season-lasting-longevity/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:56:45 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14481 In-season training isn’t just about surviving practices and games — it’s about staying fast, reactive, and game-ready all season long.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/speed-agility-and-game-prep-for-season-lasting-longevity/feed/ 0 14481 Why Should Athletes Bench Press? https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/why-should-athletes-bench-press/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/why-should-athletes-bench-press/#respond Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:01:25 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14428 In this excerpt from Foundational Strength by John Flagg, learn why the bench deserves serious attention, how proper technique can unlock long-term progress, and why mastering this lift benefits everyone — from competitive athletes to everyday lifters.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/why-should-athletes-bench-press/feed/ 0 14428 Strong Necks, Safer Athletes: Neck Training In High School Strength Programs https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/strong-necks-safer-athletes-neck-training-in-high-school-strength-programs/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/strong-necks-safer-athletes-neck-training-in-high-school-strength-programs/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:14:12 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=13963 Concussions remain a serious concern in high school sports. One of the most overlooked methods for reducing concussion risk is strengthening the neck.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/strong-necks-safer-athletes-neck-training-in-high-school-strength-programs/feed/ 0 13963 STOP-X: Protect Knees By Improving Deceleration https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/stop-x-protect-knees-by-improving-deceleration/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/stop-x-protect-knees-by-improving-deceleration/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 20:32:18 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=13287 Developed by the German Knee Society, STOP-X is a research-backed system designed to reduce knee injuries—particularly ACL tears—by targeting dynamic knee valgus and improving neuromuscular control.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/stop-x-protect-knees-by-improving-deceleration/feed/ 0 13287 Periodization — Adjusting Training Plans https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/periodization-adjusting-training-plans/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/periodization-adjusting-training-plans/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:12:38 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=12748 Periodization gives coaches structure, but knowing when to adjust keeps athletes progressing and protected.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/periodization-adjusting-training-plans/feed/ 0 12748 Should High Schools Be Teaching Olympic Lifts? https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/should-high-schools-be-teaching-olympic-lifts/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/should-high-schools-be-teaching-olympic-lifts/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:35:35 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=12644 Explore the benefits and challenges of incorporating Olympic weightlifting into high school strength programs.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/reducing-acl-injuries-through-strength-training/feed/ 0 12412 Core Strength: The Foundation of Athletic Performance https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/core-strength-the-foundation-of-athletic-performance/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/core-strength-the-foundation-of-athletic-performance/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:06:05 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=12343 Whether sprinting, jumping, or making split-second directional changes, an athlete’s core dictates how force is generated, absorbed, and transferred.

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