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athletic performance.

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Are Battle Ropes Good for Athletic Performance? Evidence and Limits

Battle ropes can contribute to an athlete’s conditioning, particularly repeated upper-body effort. They are an accessory training option, not a replacement for practising the movements, decisions and skills of the sport.

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Are Squats Good for Athletic Performance?

Squats are highly effective for athletic performance when progressively loaded and programmed with appropriate depth and volume.

8 min read
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Box Jumps for Athletic Performance: Quality Before Height

Box jumps can be useful power practice for athletes who are ready for jumping and landing. Their value comes from a forceful take-off and controlled landing, not from clearing the tallest possible box. They...

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Athletic Performance9 min

Are Lunges Good for Athletic Performance?

Explore how lunges can support single-leg strength and control for sport, which performance qualities they do not replace, and how to fit them into training.

9 min read
Athletic Performance11 min

Are Lateral Lunges Good for Athletic Performance?

Can lateral lunges support athletic performance? See what they add to single-leg strength and why sport-specific speed, jump and agility practice still matters.

11 min read
Athletic Performance11 min

Are Walking Lunges Good for Athletic Performance?

Can walking lunges support athletic performance? See what they add to single-leg strength and why sport-specific speed, jump and agility practice still matters.

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