Here’s a little strength and conditioning reading to get you over hump day:

John Kiely on the Past, Present, and Future of Periodization – I really enjoyed this podcast from Mike Robertson and John Kiely. It’s an excellent resource on the program design front.

It Needs to Be Said: Throwing Doesn’t Build “Arm Strength” – Your throwing program may build arm speed and arm endurance, but it’s not building arm strength. Give this article from my archives a read to learn more.

Top Tweet of the Week

Yesterday, a high school coach died while shielding students from bullets. The next time you claim a teacher or coach “has it in“ for your child, remember that the overwhelming majority of them are wonderful, well intentioned people who’d do anything to help (and protect) kids.

— Eric Cressey (@EricCressey) February 16, 2018

Top Instagram Post of the Week

 

Foam roller rollouts are a great drill for challenging anterior core stability. They’re also awesome if you’re looking for an exercise that’ll make an athlete look at you and ask, “You seriously want me to do this?” Thanks to #nationals pitcher @trevor_gott for being a good sport (with great core control). #cspfamily #sportsmedicine #sportsperformance #corestrength #baseballtraining

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