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Good morning. Pat Basil breaks down jump training for building explosive athletes, WKU adds Tyler Malone to their football strength staff, and Rogue's new Air Rhino looks brutal. Let's get into it...
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🦘 Jump Training 101: Building Explosive Athletes
Pat Basil breaks down jump training as one of the simplest ways to develop explosive athletes. Jumps improve Rate of Force Development (RFD)—how fast you can apply force—which separates elite athletes from average ones.
Unlike barbell lifts, jumps let athletes produce force in multiple directions: vertical, horizontal, lateral, and multi-directional. Do jumps early in the workout when fresh, or pair them with strength movements like squats. Frequency: 2-3x per week with a 50-60 total jump weekly cap. Beginners start with 10-15 reps per session, advanced athletes can do 15-25 reps. Early offseason focuses on variety (vertical, horizontal, single-leg, lateral), while closer to competition shifts to higher output and more elastic variations. Simple progression: start with variations the athlete can execute well, then gradually increase demand every few weeks. Read More
🏈 WKU Hires Tyler Malone as Associate Director of Football Strength and Conditioning
Western Kentucky hired Tyler Malone as Associate Director of Football Strength and Conditioning. The hire is part of WKU's coaching staff rollout for the 2026 season, which includes defensive coordinator Davis Merritt and offensive coordinator Bodie Reeder. The Hilltoppers kick off the season on September 5 against Nevada. Read More
🏋️♀️ Rogue's New Air Rhino Combines Belt Squat With Fan Resistance
Cooper Mitchell shared a look at the yet-to-be-released Rogue Air Rhino. The machine combines a belt squat with the fan flywheel you'd normally find on a rower. It provides unlimited resistance that instantly matches the user's power output. Translation: it's going to be brutal to use. Read More
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