-January 9th, 2020- In October US Lacrosse announced a new program call LaxFit a new program aimed at boosting performance and preventing injury in lacrosse players. The program is going to be released in stages and as a pre-release I think they posted their Dynamic Warm Up for lacrosse. Years and Years ago I wrote […]…
-March 8th, 2019- I hate training in a Commercial Gym. However I also love it! I see some of the greatest things happen there, like someone doing Curls in a Squat Rack. Today’s Friday, so I’m positive when I head to the gym later today that 90% of the guys there will only be training […]…
-February 15th, 2019- The Stability Ball Push Up is a great exercise that I find myself prescribing much more lately for my athletes. I got away from it for awhile but have since returned to using it more frequently and am wondering why I ever stopped. I may make it look easy in the video […]…
by Sean Holmes -February 17th, 2017- I have long been an advocate of the importance of a dynamic warmup. In fact 4 years ago when I first got the job as Toronto Rock Strength Coach it was my main focus. I even wrote an article titled “The Warm Up IS The Workout” Here’s a good […]…
By Wayne Burke -January 26th, 2016- If you read this blog or search the internet for cool exercise tips to be a better lacrosse player, you can find allot of information (some useful and some useless). While there are an infinite amount of exercises and drills you could include, it can be hard for players, […]…
By Wayne Burke -December 29th, 2015- I love the holiday season. Lax players everywhere are posting on social media all their new heads, mesh kits and other gear they got for Christmas talking about how sick their stick is or how they can’t wait to get back playing. The new year means there is only […]…
By Wayne Burke -December 14th, 2015- Last week, I introduced a lateral phase 3 drill which introduced a small hop into the drill. This is the first true plyometric drill in the progression. We can only do these after we have spent few weeks establishing a solid foundation of jumping and landing mechanics. Again the idea […]…
By Wayne Burke -November 16th, 2015- Plyometrics are a great training tool that every lacrosse player should be including in their program. Simply stated, plyometric training training teaches you how to utilize a stretch in your muscle to produce maximum force. To demonstrate this more clearly try this. Place your right hand on your right […]…
By Wayne Burke -Novemeber 10th, 2015- Strength training is a crucial element to your athletic development. When a strength program is done correctly it should not only increase your strength but it should simultaneously increase the quality of your movements, increase range of motion and help prevent injury. With so much information and so many […]…
-August 22nd, 2012- The Stability Ball Push Up is a great exercise that I find myself prescribing much more lately for my athletes. I got away from it for awhile but have since returned to using it more frequently and am wondering why I ever stopped. I may make it look easy in the video […]…
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