Bouldering is a climbing activity that requires a lot of leg strength and precision. As climbers scale vertical walls, they ...

Ask any basketball player what they want to improve—often, you'll hear “my vertical.” To get more up in your jump, you must be able to apply more force into the ground in a shorter amount of time.

The Snatch is a complicated move, but it's also one of the best exercises for basketball players. It puts a weighted load on the body while closely mimicking the movements you perform when you go up ...

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Jumping exercises become riskier with age, but science and trainers alike say the opposite can be true when it’s done correctly. Incorporating low-impact jump training can help maintain bone density, ...

The concept of jump training – ‘performing rapid, powerful movements, with maximum force in minimal time,’ says strength and conditioning coach Andy Vincent – isn’t new, but Google Trends data shows ...

Take a pew, because research suggests that seated glute squeezes are more effective for runners than glute bridges.

Want an effective form of cardio that gets your heart rate up fast and maximizes your workout time? Look no further than plyometric exercise (aka plyometrics). “Plyometrics is any type of physical ...

Use this 2-minute burpee test to see where you rank after 45, plus tips to improve technique, power, and conditioning.