7 Ways to Build Optimal Athletic Movement Patterns in the Weight Room
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Coach Joel Smith has found that the weight room is a place where athletes can improve not just their strength and power, but more importantly, the patterns by which they move and produce force. While movement-oriented coaching may not turn a bench-warmer into a starting payer, it can have a profound impact on both team and individual sport athletes. Here are seven steps to take to build better athletic movement patterns in the weight room.
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