Variable Resistance Training

The traditional above-ground weightlifting platform is slowly becoming a thing of the past. As more high schools, colleges, and professional

Improving power for athletic performance is an ongoing focus in training programs, where a variety of methods and tools are

Strength training is an essential part of developing high school athletes. One effective method that has caught the attention of

The world of training and fitness is always evolving. Advancements in technology, expert knowledge, and cultural shifts all play a

Interview with Nick Reese Resistance cord training with Perform-X is great because it offers coaches and trainers nearly unlimited possibilities

Interview with Nick Reese Resistance bands have been around for a while—over 100 years, in fact. Known for their light

Many high school and college strength and conditioning programs test the squat, bench press, and clean to evaluate muscular strength

Besides traditional training methods using the barbell, many coaches and athletes are adding resistance with bands– known as variable resistance

Training with bands as added resistance – known as variable resistance or accommodating resistance – has become popular in strength

The bench press is the cornerstone exercise for developing upper body strength and power, especially for sports that include contact

Muscular strength and power are critical for athletic performance, and most, if not all, coaches recognize the importance of resistance

This is the first of several blogs that Focus on Research. Here, we will provide a summary for the time-crunched

Squat & Bench Stations