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Freelap Friday Five

Five questions, five answers. Our popular, weekly series of sports interviews where top professionals from all around the world of athletic performance stop by to share their knowledge.

Making Elite Tech Accessible: How to Use Force Plates at the High School Level

At first, Coach Mark Hoover wasn’t sure how easy or beneficial force plates would be to use, especially with the limited time and space he has to work with his athletes. Now he’s a force plate convert, discovering the benefit of using them for athlete’s health and performance plans.

The Versatility of 5-3-1: Applying the “First Set Last” Concept

Coach Pete Arroyo demonstrates several ways to use the 5-3-1 program’s “First Set Last” concept to fill the necessary training buckets. His applications are science-guided, principles-based, and inventive simultaneously.

The Use (and Abuse) of the Hex Bar: The Pros and Cons of This Versatile Training Tool

The hex bar is in weight rooms across the country. Its popularity has exploded and there are many ways you can incorporate it into your program, but there are some important downsides to keep in mind. In this article, strength coach Kim Goss lists the pros and cons of using the hex bar so it can be used as effectively as possible.

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