How squat strength influences sprint and jump performance in youth football players Introduction In youth football, strength development is often discussed, but its direct impact on explosive actions like sprinting and jumping isn’t always clearly understood. One question often asked is: “Does stronger mean faster?” In this article, we’ll explore how squat strength—and modern methods […]
How different inertial loads in flywheel training affect hamstring muscle contractile properties Introduction Flywheel training has proven its value in strength and performance development, especially in sports like football. But how does the level of inertia—or flywheel load—affect the way muscles contract and adapt, particularly the hamstrings? This article explores how different inertial settings influence […]
How chronic flywheel training influences physical capacities across the football season Introduction Flywheel training has become increasingly popular among performance coaches in football due to its versatility, low joint stress, and the unique eccentric overload it offers. But what happens when it’s applied consistently over several weeks or months? In this final article, we’ll break […]
Effects of flywheel training on physical capacities in soccer players Introduction Let’s take a deep dive into a training method that, although it has been around for a while, still raises questions and generates compelling evidence: flywheel training. We’ll look at how it affects strength, jumping ability, change of direction (COD), and whether or not […]
Benefits of Flywheel and Eccentric Training After ACL Surgery Introduction ACL injuries are common and often career-threatening, especially in female athletes. Once surgery is done, the real challenge begins: regaining performance. Recent approaches now include flywheel training, known for its role in developing eccentric strength, balance, and reactive control—critical elements in post-ACL rehabilitation. In this […]
Tendon Stiffness and Jump Performance: Practical Applications for Strength and Conditioning Coaches INTRODUCTION In high-performance sports, explosive actions such as vertical jumps are central to athletic success. Whether it’s a volleyball spike, a basketball dunk, or a sprint start, the ability to rapidly generate force is key. To truly measure and train this ability, tools […]
Jump Training Programming Based on Tendon Elasticity: Toward Personalized Performance INTRODUCTION For years, strength and conditioning coaches have placed athletes into simple categories—strong or fast, powerful or enduring. But as flywheel training and eccentric movement strategies gain traction in elite sports, a new physiological variable is taking center stage: tendon stiffness. Thanks to foundational studies […]
Hello Coaches, Flywheel training is not only a powerful tool for strengthening muscles but also a game-changer for improving sports performance. Whether your athletes need to accelerate faster, change direction explosively, or maximize their top speed, flywheel exercises provide unique eccentric overload adaptations that traditional methods often lack. This flywheel training equipment allows athletes to […]
Hello Coaches, The flywheel leg curl is one of the most effective flywheel exercises for targeting the hamstrings, especially the biceps femoris and semitendinosus muscles. Beyond its role in strengthening these key muscle groups, this flywheel training method promotes unique adaptations that are critical for injury prevention and sports performance. Using an eccentric flywheel mechanism, […]
Flywheel vs. Nordic Hamstring Curl: Which is Better for Hamstring Strength and Injury Prevention? Hello Coaches, Today, we’ll explore two key methods for hamstring strength training and injury prevention: flywheel training and the Nordic Hamstring Curl (NHC). Both focus on eccentric strength, but in different ways. Flywheel workout machines use inertia-based resistance for adaptive eccentric […]