How to do The Kneeling Spiderman Pushup
Day 5 – Building Blocks Progression powered by BridgeAthletic: Today we introduce our most technical variation of the pushup, The Kneeling Spiderman Pushup.
The Tempo Pushup increases focus on shoulder stability and your core
Day 4 – Building Blocks Progression powered by BridgeAthletic: Today’s exercise is an alteration of the pushup that tests even the best athletes. Make sure you and your athletes master the previous day before proceeding!
4 Questions to Ask Yourself During the Off-Season
For swimmers the off-season is usually a short respite after a long year of training. Here are 4 questions for swimmers to ask themselves before embarking on a fresh year of swimming.
Fresno State Bulldogs Summer Swimming Highlights
The Fresno State Swimming & Diving teams kept at it this summer. Here are some of the highlights of the Bulldogs’ summer training.
The Pushup promotes enhanced fingertip to toe connection and stability
Day 3, Building Blocks progression powered by BridgeAthletic: The pushup adds stability and mobility work for shoulders with a longer lever and promotes enhanced fingertip to toe connection and stability.
Lo Swim: Helping Athletes Help Their Teams
“As the Director of Philanthropy for Lo Swim, I set up fundraisers for teams to help pay for new equipment, travel and event expenses, as well as scholarships for their team members.”
The Kneeling Pushup: Why You Need To Do It
Day two of the Building Blocks progression powered by BridgeAthletic: Today we breakdown the kneeling pushup. Check out the instructional video below and keep progressing!
Building Blocks: The Pushup Progression
This post marks the release of the Building Blocks Series Volume 1 powered by BridgeAthletic. Each week you will be given the building blocks necessary for mastering the fundamental exercises that build elite athletic performance.
How to Use Stretching as a Recovery Tool in Competition
During competitions, stretching can be a particularly useful way to accelerate post-race recovery and improve pre-race warm ups with minimal exertion.
How to Eat Optimally During a Championship Phase
Good nutrition is an important component of an elite athlete’s training, so it should be equally important during championship meets.
4 Ways to Optimize your Time Prior to a Championship Meet
As the physical demand of training lightens with taper and you spend less time at the pool, how you manage the remaining hours in your day becomes more critical.
How to Be Mentally Prepared to Swim Lights Out Fast
Elite swimmers like Mr. Phelps know that fast swimming is mostly mental. Here is how to be mentally prepared to swim lightning quick.
The Other Auburn Sprint Set, Or How to Drive Lap Swimmers Crazy
Earlier this week I tried out an Auburn sprint set. Here’s how it went down.
The Olympic Relay Anchor Hero Jason Lezak Coached Himself
All you have to say is “the Relay” or “the Anchor” and everybody in the swimming community knows that you are referring to Jason’s amazing anchor leg of the 4×100 free relay in Beijing 2008.
4 Reasons Why You Should Get Your Stroke Technique Analyzed
The sheer density of the water we have to swim through – 800 times denser than air, to be precise – means that learning to swim efficiently should be an aspiring athlete’s first priority.
