Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/author/pscadmin22/ Best practices, coaching philosophy and product info for the high school strength and conditioning coach. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:54:59 +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 Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/author/pscadmin22/ 32 32 209727233 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/products-services/dynasled-push-and-pull-sled-from-swift-performance/feed/ 0 9758 NordBord Hamstring Testing System From Vald Performance https://prepstrengthcoach.com/products-services/nordbord-hamstring-testing-system-from-vald-performance/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/products-services/nordbord-hamstring-testing-system-from-vald-performance/#respond Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:48:55 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=9755 Looking to enhance your approach to injury prevention and performance enhancement? The NordBord offers a proven and versatile solution.

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