Variable Resistance Training

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

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Squat & Bench Stations