The classical definition of strength as the ability to exert force defines strength in an isolated laboratory setting, but we need to apply strength to the sport or activity we are preparing for. That definition obviously has no time constraints in how long it takes to exert the force. I think Frans Bosch’s definition of strength, as coordination training with resistance is a step forward. But i [...]

One leg is better than two? Noted author Frans Bosch in his presentation at the USATF III school in Chicago left many of us wondering why lift at all if conventional training is so poor for sprinting. We do know that various research papers will agree and disagree with the squat and clean but we know that some combination of training methods will be the answer. Frans believes that lifting with one [...]

Frans Bosch has introduced some exercises with some outlandish claims of transfer. Like I mentioned before, his work is wonderful in theory, but I simply don't agree with his approach to coaching, especially in the weight room and in strength development. His exercises are gross mongrel of weights and movements that seem to only add more complexity to exercises that need less complexity. Single l [...]

With the recent debate on arm action, motor learning, and even core exercises, what do we get from Running: Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology in Practice by Frans Bosch and Ronald Klomp? What did many coaches get from his presentation in Chicago in 2007? Does single leg snatch to step up get results? Well I will share that his book is a rich resource and his research and presentation was though [...]

Great video suggestion by Jimson Lee from Speed Endurance. Take a look at the slow motion and see the interaction of the arms and sprinting. I strongly opposed Frans Bosch that the arms have no contribution to sprinting, and when I discussed the stiffness interaction briefly he may or may not have changed his mind regarding to the lats and hamstring issues. [...]

I just received a short clip of two strides from Bolts WR from Frans Bosch. It is in super slow motion, clearly no exaggerated dorsiflexion at the ankle in recovery and at foot strike. The proof is in the pudding as they say. (Do not have permission to post the video – do not know the source) Work on what matters, the "whip from the hip" as Frans Bosch calls it. [...]

Some things that I have seen the past couple of days brought to forefront again a conundrum that I have wrestled with for over 40 years. When you get in the weight room and get “strong,” you can lift more weight, it is measurable, but how does that strength transfer into performance? I am convinced it is not a matter of how much strength is enough, which is what I used to think it was. [...]

My basic premise is that the body is very intelligent and self organizing. It instinctively knows what to do, how to do and when to do it. Daily life activities and sport activities happen way to fast to think about some of the things people try to teach the body to do - proper lifting technique to prevent back injury comes to mind – you can bend your knees in a sterile environment when you have [...]

Frans Bosch in several of his presentations has defined Strength Training – as coordination training with resistance. I think that is a good starting point. My adaptation of that definition is as follows: Coordination training with the resistance and mode that is appropriate for the sport or activity trained for. I think this definition gets us away from chasing numbers in terms of maximums and [...]

I am fascinated by innovation in any field and constantly challenged by change, so when I read the article “Fast and Furious” by Grant Wahl in the February 22 issue of Sport Illustrated, I was both fascinated and captured. Think of this you have a court with defined dimensions, you have ten players and two baskets ten feet high, a shoot clock and a set of rules in a game that is over a [...]