Performance Coach & Sport Scientist | MSc | CSCS | RSCC*D | All Things Speed, Strength, Power | IG: @KROB23 |
Toronto, Ontario
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Kris Robertson retweeted
Another massive study showing ~90% of top youth performers never reach adult elite status—perfect timing for parents eyeing those summer elite club lacrosse tryouts for 8-12 year olds…..
For performance, the tortoise really does beat the hare.
A big new study looked at 34,000 elite performers found that:
Early success rarely predicts adult achievement.
Exceptional young performers peaked quickly but narrowly mastered one thing.
Exceptional adults reached their peak gradually. They engaged in broader, multidisciplinary practice early on.
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The best guide I’ve found on how strong is “strong enough”. Based on 6 years of collegiate football data from @CoachKStrength. Credit @coachwellmanphd and our staff at Indiana for the chart. Max strength is very important but the ceiling on transfer might be lower than we think.
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Episode 88 with @CoachKStrength
CFL Sports Science, Performance in the G, Everything In-Between ⤵️
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Raptors officials and Battle's team of agents at Wasserman finalized the new deal today.
Kris Robertson retweeted
Biodynamic Rugby KPI's @CoachKStrength 🏉
These are exercises which could support the GENERAL physical development of each biodynamic KPI (minus the sprint)
Click the Academy link to join Kris in his Performance KPI's course 🎯
bit.ly/3VrSaCC
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Had a great time learning and competing at the Gridiron Showcase this weekend.
Here are my results and some clips from the combine. Pink shorts, #45.
40: 4.5
Vert: 36 in
Broad: 9.9ft
5-10-5: 4.22
L-Drill: 7 flat
@CoachKStrength
Kris Robertson retweeted
When we look at the frequency studies with low workout volumes, we see indications of superior hypertrophy with higher training frequency.
Kris Robertson retweeted
Ever wondered why people with pain and injury might struggle to improve their muscle strength or capacity despite exercise rehabilitation?
We go into some of the neurophysiological reasons in our new @BMJOpenSEM viewpoint 💪🏻
bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/b…
Kris Robertson retweeted
💪 New Research Alert: Hamstring Hypertrophy 💪
Exciting new study comparing two popular hamstring exercises: Nordic Hamstring Training (NHT) vs. Lengthened State Eccentric Training (LSET).
Which one boosts muscle size and strength more? Let's dive in! 🧵👇
🏋️♂️ Methodology:
42 healthy young males
12-week training program
Groups: NHT, LSET, and control (CON)
Measured muscle volume via MRI and knee flexion torque
📈 Results: Muscle Hypertrophy
LSET increased overall hamstring size by +18% vs. NHT’s +11%
BFlh muscle volume: +19% for LSET vs. +5% for NHT
Larger increase in BFlh aponeurosis area with LSET (+9% vs +3%)
💥 Strength Gains:
Maximum eccentric torque increased by +17% with LSET vs. +11% with NHT and +4% with CON
🏃♂️ Training Insights:
LSET is more effective for muscles involved in both knee flexion & hip extension
NHT better targets knee flexors not involved in hip extension
LSET may enhance sprint performance & reduce hamstring injuries
🏆 Conclusion:
For superior hamstring hypertrophy & strength, LSET is the winner!
Athletes & coaches should consider integrating LSET into training routines for optimal performance and injury prevention.
Full Text: journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/a…
Kris Robertson retweeted
🚨NEW #OriginalResearch
Strength, power and aerobic capacity of transgender athletes: a cross-sectional study
👉 A comparison of laboratory measures of transgender athletes to their cisgender counterparts
👉 What can we learn from this?
#OpenAccess
Kris Robertson retweeted
'Injury Prevention Program' - Technically, it looks like a general youth development program
However, even a brief program prior to technical sessions appears to have an impact on sport performance in youth athletes 🧒
So, let the youths train 🤸
academy.scienceforsport.com/…
Kris Robertson retweeted
What type of strength training best impacts middle or long distance running performance?
New meta-analysis: The Effects of Strength Training Methods on Middle and Long Distance Running Performance
📈38 included studies; 900 middle or long distance runners
💪Strength training interventions included:
1⃣High load (>80% 1RM)
2⃣Sub max load (40-80% 1RM)
3⃣Plyometric
4⃣Combined methods (2 or more methods)
Strength training w/ high load can improve time trial an time-to-exhaustion performance
Combined methods (Strength training & plyometrics) had an increased performance improvement effect compared to one method alone (strength training only).
Plyometrics illicited no improvement in running peroformance when used in isolation (IE without concurrent strength training). But this finding is in contrast to some previous studies.
Article is Open Access
Kris Robertson retweeted
"Mad love from Canada... bring all the Canadians to Washington!"🇨🇦
Canadian, Aaliyah Edwards after getting drafted 6th overall by the Washington Mystics. #WNBADraft
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Training the foot-ankle for maximum athletic performance
A thread 🧵
Info c/o @danny_ruderock
sportsmith.co/articles/train…
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Simple outline on acceleration days with a power emphasis:
SPRINT + JUMP
1) Horizontal Plyo
2) Sprint Start Variation
3) Resisted Sprint Variation
4) Timed Unresisted Sprint
Volume: 150-300m
LIFT
1) Olympic Lift (Pull Variation)
Load > 80% for 5-8 sets of 1-2 reps
Kris Robertson retweeted
The #CFLCombine is in Winnipeg this week. To talk some of the different drills, @CoachKStrength joined Global News Morning today. Fun fact, Kris was part of the 2013 @CFL draft, selected 11th overall by the @Wpg_BlueBombers.
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Early Christmas gift just went out to 150+ aspiring CFL players!! If you’re a Canadian in your draft year make sure you check your inbox @USPORTS_FB @CJFLnews @NCAAFootball #CFL #CFLCombine