The Core: There is More to it Than That! 10 Exercises to Build a Kevlar-Coated Core. (PT. 1)
I love quizzing anyone I’m training or coaching on an assortment of trivia. My favorite question (after “What state borders the most other states?”) is, “Can you tell me what [...]
Preparing for the NFL Combine: The Broad Jump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brQsVhqvvBw When you participate in the NFL Combine, you are always going to do at least one jump; the combine features both broad and vertical jumps. Indianapolis has seen some [...]
Preparing for the NFL Combine: L Drill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwdaIrxFgxQ Also known as the three-cone drill, the L drill is gaining popularity amongst scouts and teams. Not only does the drill test change of direction and bend, but [...]
Preparing for the NFL Combine: The Vertical Jump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5YIVpE6UTg The traditional vertical jumping test involves the vertec, a device that has plastic slats coming off a steel frame. The slats are colored red, white, and blue. The [...]
Preparing For the NFL Combine: The Bench Press
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVx1oq4DZWc The bench press is the only upper body strength test at the NFL Combine. Athletes will bench press 225 pounds for as many reps as they can execute. [...]
Preparing For the NFL Combine: The 40-Yard Dash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqTqE2xyTtE People often ask me, “What’s the most important test at the NFL Combine?” The answer is the 40-yard dash. What about the second most important test? The [...]