How to Increase Vertical Jump
What Do Most Explosive Athletes Have in Common? Whether you play basketball, football or any other power sport, the vertical jump is the ultimate indication of overall body power, more specifically...
View ArticleGrip and Forearm Training to Prevent Injuries
Over the weekend, one of the biggest headlines in the baseball world was that of Andrew McCutchen, center-fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, having to leave the game Saturday versus the Cardinals,...
View Article6 Killer Tips to Improve Your Deadlift
This is a guest post from Joe Meglio. Joe is the head strength coach at the Underground Strength Gym in Edison NJ and works with athletes, strength enthusiasts, and fitness clients on a daily basis....
View ArticleWhy You’re Not Getting Stronger
Around here, the kids are all back in school and they have the whole year ahead of them. There’s tons of excitement as they look forward to the many possibilities and potential for the year. I still...
View ArticleInterview: Grip and Forearm Training for Baseball Players
I was recently interviewed by Mart Brooks of ArtOfBaseball.net regarding grip and forearm training to increase performance and prevent injuries. Check it out below: Want to improve your grip and wrist...
View ArticleAnkle Mobility – Is it REALLY That Important?
There’s lots of reasons I respect Eric Cressey as a strength coach. First and foremost is the fact that he is STRONG. Guy deadlifts over 600-lbs, despite the fact that he’s not a genetic freak or...
View ArticlePitchers & Tommy John Surgery – Is Grip Strength Related?
At the Juniata College Strength Clinic, I was recently asked about the incidence of Tommy John surgery with pitchers and other position players. Specifically, they wanted to know if Grip Strength could...
View ArticleJuniata Strength Clinic 2017 Highlights
2017 Juniata Strength and Conditioning Clinic Last week, I attended the 2017 Juniata College Strength and Conditioning Clinic. Of all the years I’ve attended, and I’ve been to I think ALL but 2 since...
View ArticleCan He Do It and What Will it Take?
I want to CHANGE stuff up today! I’m going to throw out a post that’s a little bit different from what you’re used to at Diesel and then I want your opinion on the subject by leaving a comment below....
View ArticleHow to Perform Mace Swings
Stronger Grip Mace / Core Club Since putting up the post last week about the Stronger Grip Mace and Core Clubs being available here, I have had some readers ask me about how to perform mace swings...
View ArticleDemolition Club Update
DEMOLITION CLUB A couple of weeks back, I put up a post introducing the Demolition Club. If you missed it, it’s right here = = >>What is the Demolition Club? I have been experimenting with club...
View ArticleFreaky Forearm Training for Baseball
Bat speed, long ball power, and bat control are three aspects of batting over which you can have better command with increased forearm strength. In order to train your forearms to turn them into bat...
View ArticleGrip and Forearm Training for Baseball
Hey, before you get too far into this post, make sure you add me as a friend on Facebook. ………………………………………………………………………………………… My nightly shift with my little girl usually allows me to watch a few...
View ArticleStrongest Strength Coach at Juniata Competition
Smitty and I have participated at the NSCA’s PA Strength and Conditioning Clinic at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA for several years now. We have done speaking presentations on Grip Strength, the...
View ArticleForearm and Grip Training for Baseball
Hey everybody. I hope you are doing well. Just a quick video for you regarding a project I have been working very hard on for the last couple of months… Forearm Training for Baseball...
View ArticleUltimate Forearm Training for Baseball
I have written many ebooks and produced many DVD’s, but until now I have never worked on my own solo project for a specific sport. Today, I released Ultimate Forearm Training for Baseball, so I wanted...
View ArticleJuniata Clinic Report
Hard to believe another year has gone by and the Annual Juniata Strength Clinic is in the books. It’s always great to see the other regulars. I have become extremely good friends with many of them and...
View ArticleExplosive Medicine Ball Training for Speed and Power Development
Explosive Medicine Ball Training for Speed and Power Development By: John Cortese http://CortesePerformance.com Medicine ball throws are an excellent way to develop explosive power. I learned of these...
View ArticleUltimate Forearm Training Testimonial
Ultimate Forearm Training Feedback I recently got a note from a Baseball Player named Noe Saul that sent in this feedback about Ultimate Forearm Training for Baseball: “I have read all the bonuses and...
View ArticleFixing Forearm Pain – The New RICE
A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO BATTLING FOREARM PAIN I am always looking for and trying new ways to prevent and treat forearm discomfort and pain. This is something I have been trying for a while and I am...
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